Windows update

For Windows ME the update page launches but when asked to "scan for updates" nothing happens. Any ideas?

 

Hi
Give it some time --it appears to freeze for awile pauses pauses then go's to 33% pauses pauses pauses then go's to 66%
same same then sap 100% and you can choose what you want to update ..


be sure to turn off any and all av probrams and internet security
third party stuff ---any firewalls too .....

while there set that site as trusted to --go tools on the dropdown context add to trusted ------you'r maynot have this yet ?

But could be something else to

Let us know >>>>>Please

Lonny

 

Hello lonnyjones1,

"be sure to turn off any and all av probrams and internet security
third party stuff ---any firewalls too ..... "

None of this is necessary. The danger is that you forget to turn them back on.

I'm running ZAP on ME and double Firewalls on XP. Never had a problem. Needless to say, never shut AVes off.

The only requirement that MS has is that activeX be allowed for the site. Its through activeX that MS diddles your system.

Regards - Charles

 

Ive never had a problem ether running my av program when updating--dont have firewall yet.

But --well heres something I suggest if somone has more problems with winup---rather that trying to find out exactly what they have installed and all

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on the security tab highlight the green & blue globe
and click on the custom level tab--there are five active x controls -enable all five for now--be sure to go back later and re-disable some or use the default level button
1rst enable
2nd disable
3rd disable
4th enable
5th enable
Also here are some things to keep in mind
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Errors Using Windows Update Through a Proxy Server or Firewall
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;241783
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WINUP-Third-Party Products That Conflict with Windows Update

This article was previously published under Q241234
SYMPTOMS
When connecting to the Windows Update site (<http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com>) you experience errors accessing the Product Catalog or you have download and installation failures for the items listed in the Product Catalog.
RESOLUTION
The following utilities may need to be disabled or completely uninstalled before connecting to the Windows Update site. This list will be updated as more information becomes available. For instructions on how to disable or uninstall any of the utilities listed, please contact the manufacturer of the utility.
Anti Virus Software, Norton Anti-Virus, McAfee Anti Virus, PCCILLIN,
Web Accelerators or Download Assistants, NetzipAt Guard
IlexiaNetgo, Get Right, Internet Boost 99, Web Cellerator
Net Sonic Pro 2.0, Micrografx Flowcharter 7, Fast Net 99, Web Turbo
Internet Boost 99, Web EarlyBonzi, BuddyMicro, SurferNo More Ads, Turbo Explorer
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If you have NetZIP installed on your computer and are attempting to access the Windows Update Web site, you may be unable to view Web pages or download components.
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;195437
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Hello lonnyjones1,

Your points taken on the non-security software, especially the download accelerators, which tend to cause problems on any site. My original point was and still is, unless there is a specific problem with any security setting or software, tuning them off as a general procedure is a bad idea. Lots of people get into trouble that way thinking they must do this.

As for activX, I set them for prompt always. This will give you the option of allowing a site to access your activex components. You will have to make the decision to allow it or not. Most sites can be denied permission because what they want to activate are usually ads and animation, both take up time and bandwith. If something doesn't work w/o activex, you always have the option to allow it.

Regards - Charles