Windows Update problem

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I have a system running Windows XP Professional. The
system now gives an error message when trying to run the
windows updater that the privelages won't allow the
activex controls to run. I am running as the
administrative account, and have even attempted setting
all security zone settings to low in an attempt to get
this updater to run. I have had no luck with this. The
system is typically run as a limited user, so I did not
think the users would be able to make any changes to mess
the system up in this manner, but this has even
propigated itslef to the administrative accounts. Any
ideas on what other settings might cause this problem or
how else I might go about resetting the system so it will
work properly. Reinstalling on top of itself did not fix
the problem. Thanks for your comments.
 
"Your current security settings prohibit running ActiveX controls on this
page. As a result, the page may not display."

Solution:

Launch Internet Explorer.
1. On the Tools menu, click Internet Options.
2. Click the Security tab.
3. In the Select a Web content zone to specify its security settings box,
click Internet.
4. Under Security level for this zone, if the security level is set to High,
move the slider down to Medium.
If it is not possible for security concerns to move the slider to Medium,
then follow these steps:
1. Under Security level for this zone, click Custom Level. The Security
Settings dialog box appears.
2. Under the ActiveX controls and plug-ins subsection Download signed
ActiveX controls, click either Enable or Disable.
3. The computer will still be protected from unwanted intrusions while
allowing legitimate program operations to proceed.
4. Click OK to close the Security Settings dialog box. Click Yes if prompted
to confirm the change.
5. Click Apply, and then OK to close the Internet Options dialog box.
6. Exit the Control Panel
 
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