0x8DDD0003 error

I couldn't find any help using search, but maybe I'm not using the right keywords. I can no longer use Windows Update; I keep getting the 0x8DDD0003 error. When trying to run gpedit.msc, I get a can't find file message. Maybe this isn't included in XP Home? Any ideas? I'm probably ready for a reinstall of the OS? Thanks

 

You are using an account with administrator privileges? Have you scanned the computer for malware?

You receive one or more error messages when the system administrator disables Windows Update or Microsoft Update

Doug Knox has a vbscript that will undo the restriction.

Removes Policy Setting that disables Windows Update

 

No to the first question, and yes to the second. I run SpySweeper, Ad-Aware, and Spybot almost daily. For years with no issues. This is a problem that was OK one day, then not the next. I used to run Windows Update weekly. Thanks

 

Thanks to Whiskeyman; the link he provided got me back onto the Update page. I'm up to date now. Thanks again