No updates available after XP re-install

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Mickt

Have recently had to reinstall XP several times in the
last week on a faulty laptop. After each reinstall, with
the exception of the last, I have been able to download
updates as required to achieve the most current XP
configuration. On the last install however, I went to
the update page, scanned for updates only to find that
none were available.
As Dell will now be conducting some warranty work on my
laptop I'm expecting to get it back with the XP OS
reinstalled - less updates from the website. Hopefully
I'll have access to them to download.
Any advice as to why the scan reports that there are no
updates available for my machine would be warmly
received.
Mick
Dell Inspiron 8100
 
All information I have regarding Win Updates.

If Updates fail to install:-
If you receive a 643 error message or a message indicating that Windows
Update was unable to complete the operation. This may occur if the catalog
database (Edb.log) is damaged.
Try this:-
Click Start, click Run, type cmd, and then click OK.
At the command prompt, type the following command, and then press ENTER:
del /q "%SystemRoot%\System32\Catroot2\Edb.log
This command will force the catalog database to rebuild itself.

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;817753
Errors Occur When You Try to Install Updates from the Windows Update Web
Site

If the Windows Update scan feature reaches 100%, and then displays "There
are no updates available at this time" message.
Verify that your computer's date and time are accurate and that the Internet
Explorer language option is not empty.
To check the language setting in Internet Explorer:
1. Click "Tools" and then choose "Internet Options"
2. Click the "Languages" button
3. Make sure at least one language is listed in the "Language Options"
dialog.
Windows Update Site Lists Updates That You Already Installed

Windows Update Troubleshooter
http://v4.windowsupdate.microsoft.com/troubleshoot/
Why can't I download updates?
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/top10faqs.htm
Windows Update Is Not Installed
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;811269
This issue may occur if you use the AOL Web browser interface to access and
download Windows Updates. The AOL Web browser does not communicate properly
with the Windows Installer software, and this may cause Windows Installer to
stop responding.
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=326686
"Windows Update Was Disabled by Your System Administrator" Error Message
 
Hi,

Double-click the clock, check to see what year you are set to. You may have
the day/time right, but if the year is wrong the update site will not work.

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers aka "Nutcase" MS-MVP - Win9x

Associate Expert - WinXP - Expert Zone
 
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