Hi JackieR :-)
Try the following and see if it helps:
Problems accessing secure sites/ cannot install 128 bit encryption
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/answers2.htm#secure_sites
If these steps do not resolve your problem, please post back to this thread
with the details and any error messages.
Hope this helps
Jan

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> There is no problem browsing websites as long as they are
> not secure. Secure websites fail to open or do not
> accept known good passwords.
> Examples are:
> 1. Unable to use Microsoft Windows Update (error #
> 0x800B0001) (on page shown after trying to perform update)
> 2. Unable to open Microsoft Online Assisted Support
> (page fails to open with standard:
> The page cannot be displayed
> The page you are looking for is currently unavailable.
> The Web site might be experiencing technical
> difficulties, or you may need to adjust your browser
> settings.
>
> ----------------------------------------------------------
> ----------------------
>
> Please try the following:
>
> Click the Refresh button, or try again later.
>
> If you typed the page address in the Address bar, make
> sure that it is spelled correctly.
>
> To check your connection settings, click the Tools menu,
> and then click Internet Options. On the Connections tab,
> click Settings. The settings should match those provided
> by your local area network (LAN) administrator or
> Internet service provider (ISP).
> If your Network Administrator has enabled it, Microsoft
> Windows can examine your network and automatically
> discover network connection settings.
> If you would like Windows to try and discover them,
> click Detect Network Settings
> Some sites require 128-bit connection security. Click the
> Help menu and then click About Internet Explorer to
> determine what strength security you have installed.
> If you are trying to reach a secure site, make sure your
> Security settings can support it. Click the Tools menu,
> and then click Internet Options. On the Advanced tab,
> scroll to the Security section and check settings for SSL
> 2.0, SSL 3.0, TLS 1.0, PCT 1.0.
> Click the Back button to try another link.
>
>
>
> Cannot find server or DNS Error
> Internet Explorer
> "
>
> Connection is there and other unsecure websites are
> found. Security seems to be the issue. IE6.0, cipher
> strength 128, updates SP1. System is XP SP1.
>
> Any help is greatly appreciated as I am cutoff from
> Microsoft online help due to security issue.