Stability and Compatibility updates are available

[SuperSparks]

I assume that they will make their way onto Windows Update eventually, but in the meantime they can be downloaded here:

KB 938979

KB 938194

[braynch]

I tried to download KB 938979 and I get this

Internet Explorer cannot display the webpage

Most likely causes:
You are not connected to the Internet.
The website is encountering problems.
There might be a typing error in the address.

What you can try:
Diagnose Connection Problems

More information

This problem can be caused by a variety of issues, including:

Internet connectivity has been lost.
The website is temporarily unavailable.
The Domain Name Server (DNS) is not reachable.
The Domain Name Server (DNS) does not have a listing for the website's domain.
If this is an HTTPS (secure) address, click Tools, click Internet Options, click Advanced, and check to be sure the SSL and TLS protocols are enabled under the security section.

[Train]

Here is a link to the KB.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/938979
Try it and let us know what happens.

Hot links.
Vista 32 bit
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...C-D3EB2071BBEC

Vista 64 bit
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...F-78C1470AC18E

[braynch]

This is the same site I have been going to. I have to use the alternative method to validate windows because I do not have the information bar. and that is where it says that Internet explorer cannot display the web page. Is there another way I can prove that I have a valid copy of Windows Vista?

[liam858]

Use a different browser and see if the usual method works?

Typical that the MS browser won't work with the MS website, excessive testing or what?


Liam

[braynch]

I switched to Firefox but it still takes me to the same place with IE

[SuperSparks]

Try going to All Programs>Accessories>System Tools and run "Internet Explorer (no add-ons)" from there. See if that helps.

[braynch]

I am going to give up for now. Apparantly the two programs that I was trying to download are not ready for Vista. One was the compatabilty upgrade and the other was Microsoft Photo Story 3.
Thanks to all who replied and for trying to help me, I appreciate it.