windows update

[Woody]

reformatted and reinstalled xp,
now can not update software...

"
Windows Update Error


Windows Update has encountered an error and cannot
display the requested page.
"
internet access works fine....

please help

woody

 

[Taurarian]

The value for the CSDVersion in
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Windows
needs to be changed to 0. If you are comfortable editing the registry, follow
the instructions below.
1. Click "Start," and then click "Run."
2. In the Open box type regedit and click "OK."
3. Browse in the left frame to:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Windows
4. In the right frame you will see the key CSDVersion. Double click this key.
5. Change the value to 0 and click "OK."
6. Restart the computer.
Windows Update Troubleshooter
http://v4.windowsupdate.microsoft.com/troubleshoot/
The above information was copied from the above link under Windows Update has
encountered a error and cannot supply the requested page; Cannot Display Page.