error 0x800a138f with windows update

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When I scan for windows updates, after it reaches 100%, I
get the following error message
0x800a138f
and it fails to provide the list of possible updates. Any
suggestions?

 

[Sandi - Microsoft MVP]

Trouble using Windows Update:
http://www.mvps.org/inetexplorer/answers.htm#w_update

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Install the latest IE cumulative patch for protection against QHost:
http://www.microsoft.com/security/security_bulletins/ms03-040.asp
More information about QHosts can be found here:
http://www.mvps.org/inetexplorer/darnit_3.htm#qhost
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Sandi - Microsoft MVP since 1999 (IE/OE)
http://www.mvps.org/inetexplorer