Windows Update: no updates available

[Chris]

I have a Dell Webpc. It came with Win98 and integrated Dell
support software.

I recently tried Windows Update. It downloaded the latest
Windows update engine, but after the scan it said no
updates available. I know that's bogus (after no updates in
the last 2 yrs.

I upgraded WinXP Pro over Win98 successfully, and went to
Windows Update. Same thing, no updates available. Again
very bogus since I have performed the same operation with
the same WinXP disk on my home-built computer.

I put in the WinXP disk, and did the long FAT32 format on
the WebPC hard drive, and installed WinXP fresh. Still no
available updates on the Windows Update site.

Is there something in the BIOS/firmware keeping Windows
Update from doing the right thing?????

what's up.

thanks

/chris

 

[Nicholas]

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

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

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

Also, visit http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_w.htm and scroll
down to "Windows Update" for additional troubleshooting ideas.

The "Official" Windows Update newsgroup:



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Nicholas

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| I have a Dell Webpc. It came with Win98 and integrated Dell
| support software.
|
| I recently tried Windows Update. It downloaded the latest
| Windows update engine, but after the scan it said no
| updates available. I know that's bogus (after no updates in
| the last 2 yrs.
|
| I upgraded WinXP Pro over Win98 successfully, and went to
| Windows Update. Same thing, no updates available. Again
| very bogus since I have performed the same operation with
| the same WinXP disk on my home-built computer.
|
| I put in the WinXP disk, and did the long FAT32 format on
| the WebPC hard drive, and installed WinXP fresh. Still no
| available updates on the Windows Update site.
|
| Is there something in the BIOS/firmware keeping Windows
| Update from doing the right thing?????
|
| what's up.
|
| thanks
|
| /chris

 

[Chris]

You da man!
All because the date was set to 2002 instead of 2003!
(this computer has not been used for while)
yea! Thanks!!