Is Windows update dead?? - Page 2

Sir_JaKoNT|L · 12-09-2002, 11:51 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Beefy
Jak - try clearing your temporary internet files, clearing you cookies and rebooting. It works for me a lot of the time.....

hey beffy mate, thanks dude, gonna try it

my Win XP home on laptop works alrite though

Sir_JaKoNT|L · 12-10-2002, 12:01 AM

sorry beffy but thanks for your input, it still does not work

Sir_JaKoNT|L · 12-10-2002, 01:02 AM

*BUMP*

Stigmatic · 12-10-2002, 12:19 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Jeff P
Today I noticed that there are 3 new XP updates and 1 critical update for Internet Explorer. So I select them, agree to the licensing agreement popup box and then the download dialog box just sits there. Nothing is downloading. Is anyone else having this problem today? I have never had this happen and it is happening on all 4 of my XP Pro systems.

I can't get passed the scanning for critical updates... it just sits there at 0%

Sir Skully · 12-10-2002, 12:28 PM

Windows update is ***screwed***

U2K Zoo51 · 12-10-2002, 02:32 PM

Me too have problems today with windowsupdate, and when I downloading the updates, is slow slow downloading.

Danny_abx · 12-10-2002, 03:00 PM

Hi I also complained about the Windows update site.
So I fired an email to Microsoft, this is their reply;

Hello Danny,

Thank you for contacting Windows Update Site.

The Windows Update Site was recently refreshed. Due to the site changes, we currently have a large back log of customers requesting assistance. Because of these upcoming web site modifications, we recommend that you try an alternate locations for you to obtain updates for your computer. This will allow the changes to take place and possibly correct the issue that you are experiencing.

The Windows Update Corporate Web has retired. To find updates for Windows XP and Windows 2000, go to the Windows Update Catalog at:
http://v4.windowsupdate.microsoft.co...en/default.asp

Please be advised that you should be running Windows XP or Windows 2000 to access the new Windows Update site. This site will support Windows Millennium Edition (Windows Me) and Windows 98 in the future.

To search for updates for Internet Explorer, go to: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/...s/default.asp.

Also, Microsoft offers several no-charge online support services that may assist you including:

- The Knowledge Base, which includes thousands of technical articles on Microsoft products:
http://support.microsoft.com/search/default.aspx

- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Microsoft Products:
http://support.microsoft.com/faqs/default.aspx

- Online Newsgroups where you can view and post information in an open forum:
http://support.microsoft.com/newsgroups/default.aspx

More information is available at: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx
Danny, we apologize for the inconvenience and we appreciate your patience during this time. Have a great day.

Regards,

Cel
Microsoft Online Customer Service Representative

Danny_abx · 12-10-2002, 03:06 PM

On a continuation to my other post (see above), does this mean Windows Update will never work? Using the Windows Update Catalog is awful. From time to time I still receive automated updates, but I still prefer to be able to go to the Windows Update site.

Similarly I am having difficulties accessing Hotmail site and getting updates from the Office Update site. Any one else experiencing these problems as well?

DaveM · 12-10-2002, 03:49 PM

Funny,
But my Update ran full speed!!!

My OS was recently reinstalled with Service Pack 1.

The reason I had to reinstall my OS is because last week I got the "Open New Window IE Stall Bug" And the Knowledge base at M.S. had several things to try to repair it. Including reinstalling XP SP1. However their last suggestion was a "Clean Install of the Operating System"

Funny how some people around here think reinstalling the OS is not necessary when you have problems. But Microsoft has it Listed for this particular bug.

This bug will cause any Windows Update downloads to fail, as the download file is a window directed to a new website.

MS supposedly fixed this bug in IE 6.1 SP1, but they still say it can happen.

Here is a list of what was fixed in IE 6.1 SP1
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;EN-US;326489

Here is the "Open New Window Is Blank" Message base Article
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;281679

And here is a Quote that tells you to reinstall your Operating system, directly from Microsoft.....

"If this does not resolve the problem, reinstall Internet Explorer. If you are using the version of Internet Explorer that is included with your operating system, reinstall or repair your operating system."

I had this problem with IE6 under XP Pro and IE 6.1 SP1 under XP SP1.. I believe the problem is caused when you get stuck in a forcefull pop up scenario where so many adds are popping up and new pages are popping up from Web sites that are a "Questionable" source of Internet Information. I have been unable to determine the exact cause of this Blank New Window error, but it does appear to begin after you visit a site that initiates a flood of new windows being opened on "Close" "Open" and "Click" window actions.

A simple reboot does not correct this problem once your IE6 and IE6.1 has been affected.

Danny_abx · 12-10-2002, 04:28 PM

Dave,

Actually this problem occurred from a clean installation. I recently purchased some new hard drives and had to install Win XP. It was only then that I encountered this problem. My old system did not have this problem.

I have re-formatted and re-installed XP at least 2 or 3 times last week, and each time I have the same result. I was able to get SP1 from the Windows Update Catalog, but not from the Windows Update.

wayne_abx · 12-10-2002, 07:20 PM

Win update works fine for me.

Also, the Corporate update has not retired as MS stated! works fine for me as will?

Windows Update Corporate

Check out the IT report in the area of concern and see if it isn't under heavy use; IT Report

-wayne

Griff · 12-10-2002, 10:44 PM

Windows update works fine for me too, full speed.

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12-10-2002, 12:28 PM	#20
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12-10-2002, 02:32 PM	#21
U2K Zoo51 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Mexico City Posts: 74	Me too have problems today with windowsupdate, and when I downloading the updates, is slow slow downloading. __________________ Thermaltake Xaser II, AMD 64 X2 3800+, 2 Gb RAM, Asus A8N32-SLI DeLuxe, Logitech MX 700 Cordless Mouse, Microsoft Natural Multimedia Keyboard, Promise 133 UltraTX2, Creative Soundblaster Audigy 2 ZS, Ati All-In-Wonder X1900 256 Mb, CoolerMaster iGreen 600W, Pioneer A06 DVD-RW, Pioneer DVR-109 DVD-RW, iPod U2 Edition, HP DeskJet 920C, HP Scanjet PhotoSmart 4070, Intel Webcam CS331, Thermaltake Gamma Pad.
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12-10-2002, 03:00 PM	#22
Danny_abx Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 90	Hi I also complained about the Windows update site. So I fired an email to Microsoft, this is their reply; Hello Danny, Thank you for contacting Windows Update Site. The Windows Update Site was recently refreshed. Due to the site changes, we currently have a large back log of customers requesting assistance. Because of these upcoming web site modifications, we recommend that you try an alternate locations for you to obtain updates for your computer. This will allow the changes to take place and possibly correct the issue that you are experiencing. The Windows Update Corporate Web has retired. To find updates for Windows XP and Windows 2000, go to the Windows Update Catalog at: http://v4.windowsupdate.microsoft.co...en/default.asp Please be advised that you should be running Windows XP or Windows 2000 to access the new Windows Update site. This site will support Windows Millennium Edition (Windows Me) and Windows 98 in the future. To search for updates for Internet Explorer, go to: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/...s/default.asp. Also, Microsoft offers several no-charge online support services that may assist you including: - The Knowledge Base, which includes thousands of technical articles on Microsoft products: http://support.microsoft.com/search/default.aspx - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Microsoft Products: http://support.microsoft.com/faqs/default.aspx - Online Newsgroups where you can view and post information in an open forum: http://support.microsoft.com/newsgroups/default.aspx More information is available at: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx Danny, we apologize for the inconvenience and we appreciate your patience during this time. Have a great day. Regards, Cel Microsoft Online Customer Service Representative
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12-10-2002, 03:06 PM	#23
Danny_abx Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 90	On a continuation to my other post (see above), does this mean Windows Update will never work? Using the Windows Update Catalog is awful. From time to time I still receive automated updates, but I still prefer to be able to go to the Windows Update site. Similarly I am having difficulties accessing Hotmail site and getting updates from the Office Update site. Any one else experiencing these problems as well?
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12-10-2002, 03:49 PM	#24
DaveM Whats in a title, anyhow? Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Near Seattle, Wa. USA Posts: 588	Funny, But my Update ran full speed!!! My OS was recently reinstalled with Service Pack 1. The reason I had to reinstall my OS is because last week I got the "Open New Window IE Stall Bug" And the Knowledge base at M.S. had several things to try to repair it. Including reinstalling XP SP1. However their last suggestion was a "Clean Install of the Operating System" Funny how some people around here think reinstalling the OS is not necessary when you have problems. But Microsoft has it Listed for this particular bug. This bug will cause any Windows Update downloads to fail, as the download file is a window directed to a new website. MS supposedly fixed this bug in IE 6.1 SP1, but they still say it can happen. Here is a list of what was fixed in IE 6.1 SP1 http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;EN-US;326489 Here is the "Open New Window Is Blank" Message base Article http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;281679 And here is a Quote that tells you to reinstall your Operating system, directly from Microsoft..... "If this does not resolve the problem, reinstall Internet Explorer. If you are using the version of Internet Explorer that is included with your operating system, reinstall or repair your operating system." I had this problem with IE6 under XP Pro and IE 6.1 SP1 under XP SP1.. I believe the problem is caused when you get stuck in a forcefull pop up scenario where so many adds are popping up and new pages are popping up from Web sites that are a "Questionable" source of Internet Information. I have been unable to determine the exact cause of this Blank New Window error, but it does appear to begin after you visit a site that initiates a flood of new windows being opened on "Close" "Open" and "Click" window actions. A simple reboot does not correct this problem once your IE6 and IE6.1 has been affected. __________________ System spec's in profile. Last edited by DaveM : 12-10-2002 at 03:58 PM.
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12-10-2002, 04:28 PM	#25
Danny_abx Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 90	Dave, Actually this problem occurred from a clean installation. I recently purchased some new hard drives and had to install Win XP. It was only then that I encountered this problem. My old system did not have this problem. I have re-formatted and re-installed XP at least 2 or 3 times last week, and each time I have the same result. I was able to get SP1 from the Windows Update Catalog, but not from the Windows Update.
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12-10-2002, 07:20 PM	#26
wayne_abx Never Ending Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Vancouver, Washington (State) Posts: 4,188	Win update works fine for me. Also, the Corporate update has not retired as MS stated! works fine for me as will? Windows Update Corporate Check out the IT report in the area of concern and see if it isn't under heavy use; IT Report -wayne __________________ System-1 (primary) Intel D875PBZLK FMB 1.5 > Pentium 4/ 3.0E (D0) > Crucial Ballistix 512mb PC4000 (Dual Channel) > ATI Radeon 9500 Pro (128) > Audigy 2 Platinum > Thermaltake P4 Spark 7+ (Xaser Edition) - Antec 80x80mm x5 > 1x 80GB WD SE - 2x Seagate 200GB 7200RPM Barracuda 7200.7 Plus SATA > Lite-On LDW811s dvd +/- Tashiba SDM1712 DvD > Antec 430 TP > WinXP W/SP-2 Gigabit Network, Linksys WRT54GS, Linksys EG008W 8-port gigabit switch, ximeta network storage, Motorola SB4200
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12-10-2002, 10:44 PM	#27
Griff OLD FART Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Smithers BC, Canada Posts: 3,608	Windows update works fine for me too, full speed. __________________ Jerry Folding for the betterment of man kind.
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