updater not working--incorrectly reports that I'm NOT connected to the internet!

[harry f. brooks iv]

When I run autoupdater, I'm told "Warning, could not
connect to the internet. Updates have failed."
BUT that's not true, I AM CONNECTED to the internet!
I see others reporting this problem here...BUT no answers!
Also, why doesn't this software have a fix or repair
function???
Do we just remove it and re-install it???
Microsoft, I'm disappointed that you made a tool without
fix or repair function!
Obviously, the person writing the HELP stuff needs some
help too!
Aaah, TROUBLESHOOTING available???
(sigh)
harry brooks
gaithersburg, maryland
(e-mail address removed)

 

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-----Original Message-----
When I run autoupdater, I'm told "Warning, could not
connect to the internet. Updates have failed."
BUT that's not true, I AM CONNECTED to the internet!
I see others reporting this problem here...BUT no answers!

Im going to repeat one answer, the answer is over all the
forums:

The fix is extremely simple with XP SP2. If you aren't at
that level, you might consider using a third-party utility-
-see the second link below:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/892350
http://www.iup.edu/house/resnet/winfix.shtm

Also, why doesn't this software have a fix or repair
function???
Do we just remove it and re-install it???

Update install:

control panel, add or remove programs, Microsoft
Antispyware, change, update.

Microsoft, I'm disappointed that you made a tool without
fix or repair function!
Obviously, the person writing the HELP stuff needs some
help too!
Aaah, TROUBLESHOOTING available???

Not at this time