Windows Update Encountering An Error

[Eric]

When I go to Windows Update and press 'Scan for Updates', I get an error
message that reads 'Windows Update has encountered an error. This may be due
to a discrepancy in your computer's time setting'.

To check your date and time setting:

1.. On the taskbar, double-click the time.
2.. Verify that the date and time is correct.

There is a reporting link and error number (0x800C0008) which I have passed
on to MS, but besides that, do you have any suggestions that would alleviate
this problem and allow me to scan for updates. This is the first time it has
happened and nothing new has been configured in my Windows XP computer since
the last scan. Note: My computer clock is correct and I have rebooted the
machine. Thanks in advance. Eric

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

To resolve the 0x800c0008 error message, visit:
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/0x800c0008.htm

[Courtesy of MS-MVP Jupiter Jones]

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

[Courtesy of MS-MVP Kelly Theriot]

Windows Update Knowledge Base Articles
http://www.kbalertz.com/technology.aspx?tec=283

--
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 go to Windows Update and press 'Scan for Updates', I get an error
| message that reads 'Windows Update has encountered an error. This may be due
| to a discrepancy in your computer's time setting'.
|
| To check your date and time setting:
|
| 1.. On the taskbar, double-click the time.
| 2.. Verify that the date and time is correct.
|
| There is a reporting link and error number (0x800C0008) which I have passed
| on to MS, but besides that, do you have any suggestions that would alleviate
| this problem and allow me to scan for updates. This is the first time it has
| happened and nothing new has been configured in my Windows XP computer since
| the last scan. Note: My computer clock is correct and I have rebooted the
| machine. Thanks in advance. Eric
|
|