Windows Update doesn't work!

TheMaker · 08-25-2000, 12:13 AM

Hey guys,

Once again TheMaker is back with another problem

Now that I have the pesky shutdown thing fixed ... I was wondering if anyone had any idea on how to fix this one.

When I used to use "windowsupdate", to automatically add new files and such it would scan my system then present me with a list of options.

Well, after the mobo swap and fresh install of Win98SE (which includes IE 5.5), whenever I try to use Windows Update it now says:

QUOTE <<Thank You for your interest in
Windows Update

You have an older version of Internet Explorer 5 and Internet Tools. If you would like to download additional components from the Windows Update catalog, you must first upgrade to the latest version. Install Now.

(c) 1998 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Terms of Use.>> UNQUOTE

Needless to say I have already reinstalled IE and I know its 5.5, so its ALREADY newer than version 5.0 ... Or am I missing something.

Is this some new form of Microsoft math or something???

Any suggestions or ideas would be appreciated.

TIA

BTW: I already searched the Knowledgebase at www.microsoft.com. No such luck there either.

[This message has been edited by TheMaker (edited August 25, 2000).]

Delon · 08-26-2000, 04:39 PM

I don't know if this will help, but my version of Win98SE comes with Internet Explorer 5.0. Do you have a different revision, or are you sure it's 5.5???

Occasus · 08-26-2000, 08:46 PM

Go directly to Windows Update.
Is anything different when you browse there instead of using a bookmark?

08-25-2000, 12:13 AM	#1
TheMaker softcore 1st class Join Date: May 2000 Location: Washington, DC (USA) Posts: 80	Hey guys, Once again TheMaker is back with another problem Now that I have the pesky shutdown thing fixed ... I was wondering if anyone had any idea on how to fix this one. When I used to use "windowsupdate", to automatically add new files and such it would scan my system then present me with a list of options. Well, after the mobo swap and fresh install of Win98SE (which includes IE 5.5), whenever I try to use Windows Update it now says: QUOTE <<Thank You for your interest in Windows Update You have an older version of Internet Explorer 5 and Internet Tools. If you would like to download additional components from the Windows Update catalog, you must first upgrade to the latest version. Install Now. (c) 1998 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Terms of Use.>> UNQUOTE Needless to say I have already reinstalled IE and I know its 5.5, so its ALREADY newer than version 5.0 ... Or am I missing something. Is this some new form of Microsoft math or something??? Any suggestions or ideas would be appreciated. TIA BTW: I already searched the Knowledgebase at www.microsoft.com. No such luck there either. [This message has been edited by TheMaker (edited August 25, 2000).]

08-26-2000, 04:39 PM	#2
Delon softcore 1st class Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 49	I don't know if this will help, but my version of Win98SE comes with Internet Explorer 5.0. Do you have a different revision, or are you sure it's 5.5???

08-26-2000, 08:46 PM	#3
Occasus Degenerate Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,086	Go directly to Windows Update. Is anything different when you browse there instead of using a bookmark?