vista 64 bit winders update error

code 80070424
it won't even check for updates...this error comes up in a second or 2.
this has not worked since june.
:confused:
does anyone have a fix for this?

http://forums.techarena.in/windows-update/693206.htm

Try running this fix:

Reset Windows Update

thanks train and supersparks.
i am working on friends 'puter remotely with gotoassist express
[a super program by the way]
so will try these fixes with caution,the least risky first of course.