Windows Update will not load

[Redoak]

I can not reach Windows Update at the automatically inserted url. The
Windows "flag"
does not wave automatically and only very briefly when I click 'go.'
Solution? Thanks.

 

[Malke]

I can not reach Windows Update at the automatically inserted url. The
Windows "flag"
does not wave automatically and only very briefly when I click 'go.'
Solution? Thanks.

Look at the 9th item down on MVP Kelly's excellent website here:
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/top10faqs.htm

Also, the Windows Update troubleshooter is here:
http://v4.windowsupdate.microsoft.com/troubleshoot/

Malke