Windows Update always show no updates available

[Guest]

When I "scan for updates", it shows 0 for Critical, 0 for drivers, and the "Windows" one is greyed out (I can't choose it) and the scan shows 100% complete (so I assume it's done). After a couple of months, there is no way that there are no updates for me to download. I'm the administrator so there is no permission issue. Everything else seems to work (including Office updates)

Anyone have any ideas

Thanks
Norm.

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

Review the troubleshooting tips in these articles:

Windows Update Troubleshooter
http://v4.windowsupdate.microsoft.com/troubleshoot/

Problems When Viewing or Downloading From Windows Update
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=193385

HOW TO: Troubleshoot Problems Connecting to Windows Update
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;818018

Error Message: Thank You For Your Interest in Windows Update...
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;234272

"Software Update Incomplete, This Windows Update Software
Did Not Update Successfully" Error Message When You Visit
the Windows Update Web Site
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;319585

How To Fix The Cryptographic Service Error
http://www.updatexp.com/cryptographic-service.html

Also, visit http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/top10faqs.htm and scroll
down to "Why Can't I Download Updates" for additional troubleshooting ideas.

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/

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| When I "scan for updates", it shows 0 for Critical, 0 for drivers, and the "Windows" one is greyed out (I
can't choose it) and the scan shows 100% complete (so I assume it's done). After a couple of months, there is
no way that there are no updates for me to download. I'm the administrator so there is no permission issue.
Everything else seems to work (including Office updates).
|
| Anyone have any ideas?
|
| Thanks,
| Norm.