can't find Windows update

[RScotti]

When I hit Windows update in my computer /Properties/Automatic Updates nothing happens and when I put
www.windowsupdate.com in my IE6 it takes me to http://update.microsoft.com/microsoftupdate/v6/default.aspx?ln=en-us
which I thought was Microsoft Update.
I saw on one of the MVP sites: http://bertk.mvps.org/html/srfail.html
that I should only use Windows Update and not Microsoft Update It didn't say why.

Does anyone know why I can't reach this site anymore and why am I not to use Microsoft Update?

Have a good day,
RScotti

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[Ghostrider]

When I hit Windows update in my computer /Properties/Automatic Updates nothing happens and when I put
www.windowsupdate.com in my IE6 it takes me to http://update.microsoft.com/microsoftupdate/v6/default.aspx?ln=en-us
which I thought was Microsoft Update.
I saw on one of the MVP sites: http://bertk.mvps.org/html/srfail.html
that I should only use Windows Update and not Microsoft Update It didn't say why.

Does anyone know why I can't reach this site anymore and why am I not to use Microsoft Update?

Have a good day,
RScotti

IIRC, all updates for Microsoft products are now originating
from this particular website. And there should be a tab to allow
the user to select whether to select updates just for Windows or
for all other Microsoft products that are present in the computer.
But the one reason why the recommendation is to use the site just
for Windows updates is because these are the most current and are
also the most "critical". For devices and peripherals installed in
the computer, the better advice is to still download these updates
from their manufacturers' websites.

 

[antioch]

When I hit Windows update in my computer /Properties/Automatic Updates
nothing happens and when I put
www.windowsupdate.com in my IE6 it takes me to
http://update.microsoft.com/microsoftupdate/v6/default.aspx?ln=en-us
which I thought was Microsoft Update.
I saw on one of the MVP sites: http://bertk.mvps.org/html/srfail.html
that I should only use Windows Update and not Microsoft Update It didn't
say why.

Does anyone know why I can't reach this site anymore and why am I not to
use Microsoft Update?

Have a good day,
RScotti

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Hi RS
For me, from the Start, both Microsoft & Windows Update take me to the same
MU Home page - it matters not which one I choose.
I don't know how you expect to get auto updates from the settings window -
or have I missed something?
What do you 'hit' after selecting Auto Updates???
Rgds
Antioch

 

[RScotti]

I select the link to Windows Updates on that tab.

Hi RS
For me, from the Start, both Microsoft & Windows Update take me to the same
MU Home page - it matters not which one I choose.
I don't know how you expect to get auto updates from the settings window -
or have I missed something?
What do you 'hit' after selecting Auto Updates???
Rgds
Antioch

Have a good day,
RScotti

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[RScotti]

Thanks for you help.

IIRC, all updates for Microsoft products are now originating
from this particular website. And there should be a tab to allow
the user to select whether to select updates just for Windows or
for all other Microsoft products that are present in the computer.
But the one reason why the recommendation is to use the site just
for Windows updates is because these are the most current and are
also the most "critical". For devices and peripherals installed in
the computer, the better advice is to still download these updates
from their manufacturers' websites.

Have a good day,
RScotti

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[DL]

Microsoft update includes win updates and other MS updates. Use it.

The MVP link you provide is for system restore problems

 

[antioch]

Does your way via My Comp work now?
Antioch

Thanks for you help.


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RScotti

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[RScotti]

The MVP link you provide is for system restore problems

I know that but thought it was for everything.

Have a good day,
RScotti

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[RScotti]

No it doesn't
If your asking if the link to Windows Update works?

Does your way via My Comp work now?
Antioch

Have a good day,
RScotti

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