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windows update doesnt work!! help!!

Mar 4, 2004 9:31AM PST

help,when i try to download updates from windows update page the download progress bar opens but nothing happens!!download does not start now matter how long progress bar shows.how can i get windows update to start downloading?????

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I had this happening with an older computer a while back.
Mar 4, 2004 7:16PM PST

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I don't know if your problem is the same but try putting a (s) after the (p) in the URL.

The URL should look like this: https://v4.windowsupdate.microsoft.com/en/default.asp. then hit enter.

You will have to click the address bar twice with a pause between each click to get it clear so you can edit it.

This can't hurt and may help. If it doesn't do the trick someone will be along to help you. Good luck.

Please let the forum know if this tip works or if you find a solution

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Re:windows update doesnt work!! help!!
Mar 4, 2004 8:30PM PST
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Re:windows update doesnt work!! help!!
Mar 11, 2004 10:12AM PST

I am assuming that you have Internet Explorer, since you did not say this. I had a similar problem. Go to Internet Explorer and click on view. Go to the Explorer Bar and see if Discuss is checked. If it is uncheck it and your problems are over.
Hpjohn