Re: Problem with Update

Thanks, that did the trick.. Also deleted Version and ProductName. When I
finally got SP1a it crashed my Dell on startup and I had to reload the OS. So
much for that.

The Saint wrote:

> hey jeff, i would like you to try this to see if it gives u updates for XP
> rether than for 98. I guess u have upgraded from 98
>
> try this --------If you are comfortable editing the registry you can delete
> the Version Number from the registry key
> HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion
> 1. Click "Start," and then click "Run."
> 2. In the "Open" box type regedit and click "OK."
> 3. Browse in the left frame to:
> HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion.
> 4. In the right frame you will see the key "VersionNumber." Highlight this
> key and click "Delete."
> 5. Click "OK."
> 6. Restart the computer.
>
> hope this helps
> --
> The Saint.....aaah Enlightenment At Last
>
> "Jeff Berk" <jberk@comcast.net> wrote in message
> news:3EFDBC3D.14F4532E@comcast.net...
> > When I run Windows Update, after the scat it report no updates for
> > windows 98 or 98 SE. I am running XP Home.
> >
> > Anyone know how to fix this? It was not always like this.
> >
> > Jeff
> >
> >
> >

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