[RESOLVED] Windows Update Not Working

[PinguJohn]

I am running Windows XP Home SP3 so far fully up to date using Windows Update.

However, now in IE8, when I try to run Windows Update using http://update.microsoft.com/microsof....aspx?ln=en-us, I get the following error:-

The website has encountered a problem and cannot display the page you are trying to view. The options provided below might help you solve the problem.

For self-help options:

Frequently Asked Questions
Find Solutions
Windows Update Newsgroup

For assisted support options:

Microsoft Online Assisted Support (no-cost for Windows Update issues)

When I try the option "Find Solutions" I get:-

HTTP Error 404 - File or directory not found.

Cannot find the page you are looking for. It might have been removed, had its name changed, or is temporarily unavailable.

Any comments and help would be appreciated.

[Steve R Jones]

You know the part about how MS quit making updates for XP don't you?

[Welshjim]

PinguJohn--
This is a way to potentially keep getting Windows Updates for Win XP for a while longer
http://www.pcworld.com/article/23103...s-rolling.html

[PinguJohn]

You know the part about how MS quit making updates for XP don't you?

Hi Steve

I know support for XP has ceased but I have MS Office 2007 installed and have been receiving security updates for it until now.

[PinguJohn]

PinguJohn--
This is a way to potentially keep getting Windows Updates for Win XP for a while longer
http://www.pcworld.com/article/23103...s-rolling.html

Hi Jim

Thanks for the link, will give it a try

[jdc2000]

Extended support for Office 2007 ends on October 10, 2017, so you should still be able to get updates. However, you may have to go to Windows Update and get them manually.

http://www.zdnet.com/blog/microsoft/...icrosoft/12406

[PinguJohn]

Just to let you know, Windows Update has started to work again without using the link given by Welshjim

Downloaded and installed the following 2 updates:-
Security Update for Microsoft Office 2007 suites (KB2899526)
Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - November 2014 (KB890830)

[Welshjim]

PinguJohn--Those are not Win XP updates. That is why you are still getting them.

[foxy]

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This is a way to potentially keep getting Windows Updates for Win XP for a while longer
http://www.pcworld.com/article/23103...s-rolling.html

What do you think of MS's statement about "a significant risk of functionality issues with their machines."

Have you installed this?

[Welshjim]

foxy--
I have not yet installed (it would be for a seldom used XP PC), but this thread should help you
http://discussions.virtualdr.com/sho...ack&highlight=