IE6 SP1 - error opening pages via Javascript Functions

[Manfred]

The problem is described in Microsoft Knowledge Base
Article 827667 which suggests installing the cumulative
security update doucmented in MS03-048 (824145).
However:
Trying to install the update fails and returns the
following message "This update requires IE 6.0 SP1 to be
installed."
Trying to install SP1 fails and returns with the
message "This update requires IE 6.0 to be installed."

I AM running IE 6.00.2800.1106!!!!

This problem occurs on Windows XP Professional and
Windows XP home.
Any suggestions to solve this issue are greately
appreciated!
Manfred

 

[H Leboeuf]

Determining Which Version of Internet Explorer You Are Using
All versions of Internet Explorer 5 that are customized with Microsoft
Internet Explorer Administration Kit (IEAK) include one of the following
strings after the version number when you click About on the Help menu:
IC = Internet Content Provider
IS = Internet Service Provider
CO = Corporate Administrator
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=164539 (10/9/2003)

This article may help.

Some Web Site Services Do Not Work After You Upgrade to Internet Explorer 6
Some Web site services may not work properly after you upgrade to any of the
versions of Internet Explorer listed at the beginning of this article. The
Web site may suggest that you need to enable cookies or upgrade your browser
to one that supports Java, frames, or other technology that is supported by
Internet Explorer 6.
For example, when you attempt to log on to, or use, a secure banking Web
site, you may be prompted to upgrade to a compatible browser or a different
version of the same browser.
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=302708 (i.e. 6. W98/se/ME/XP/W2000
4/24/2003)