IE6 Version problem

[Herold]

Whenever I try to run the Windows Update I get the
following message:
--
Thank you for your interest in Windows Update
Windows Update is the online extension of Windows that
helps you get the most out of your computer.
You need to be running a version of Internet Explorer 5 or
higher in order to use Windows Update.
Download the latest version of Internet Explorer
Once Internet Explorer is installed, you can go to the
Windows Update site by typing
http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com into the address bar of
Internet Explorer.
If you prefer to use a different Web browser, updates to
Windows may be downloaded from the Microsoft Download Center.

 

[H Leboeuf]

Look for your situation here.

Troubleshooting station.
http://v4.windowsupdate.microsoft.com/troubleshoot/

 

[Guest]

Nothing in this page resembles my problem. I tried some of
the fixes and nothing works.

The version error also affects my ability to access some
sites that require IE 5.0 or later.

 

[H Leboeuf]

Try this fix. It's for IE 6 but the cause may be the same.

Cannot Install the Internet Explorer High Encryption Pack
When you attempt to install the Microsoft Internet Explorer High Encryption
Pack, you may receive the following error message: This package requires
Internet Explorer 5.01 or Windows NT 4.0 with Service Pack 6 or higher.
Installation cancelled. The installation process quits.
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=303823