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Windows Updates
- Windows
Updates
Windows updates can be found at this internet site. These updates are free,
and Microsoft actually pays for advertising to get the word out, that everyone should apply the patches.
http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com/ |
WINDOWS Update: Administrator - Restrictions
WINDOWS Update: Connection and Download Problems
- WINUP-Configuration
Error Messages When Using a Proxy Server
When you attempt to
download the "Internet Explorer Frame Spoof Security Fix", or the
"Microsoft Libraries Update" from the Windows Update Web site, the Web
site may not display the size of each download and you may get a
"Download Failed" error message.
If you are using a proxy server,
you may receive error messages indicating that your network
configuration is
incorrect.
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;EN-US;q187878
(W98 Jun. 21, 2000)
- WINUP-Problems
When Viewing or Down loading From Windows Update
If you are
attempting to access the Windows Update Web site, you may be unable to
view Web pages or download
components.
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;EN-US;q193385
(W98 May. 10, 2001)
- Troubleshooting
Windows Update Connection and Download Problems
When you
attempt to connect to the Microsoft Windows Update site, you may
experience difficulties.
You chose not to download the software
controls or there was a problem with down loading the
controls. Your Internet Explorer security settings are set to
High. Internet Explorer cannot open the Internet site <
address >. A connection to the server could not be
established. Your computer stops responding (hangs) when you
attempt to download a file from the Windows Update site.
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;EN-US;q193657
(W98/se Dec. 2, 2000)
- WINUP-Windows
Update Link on Windows 98 Start Menu Does Not Work
When you
click Start and then click Windows Update, you may be unable
to connect to the Windows Update Web site. However, you may be able
to connect to the Windows Update Web site by typing
http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com in the Address Bar of Internet
Explorer.
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;EN-US;q193691
(W98 May. 10, 2001)
- WINUP-Net
ZIP Utility Installed; Unable to Access Windows Update
If you
have Net ZIP installed on your computer and are attempting to
access the Windows Update Web site, you may be unable to view Web pages
or download
components.
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;EN-US;q195437
(W98 May. 10, 2001)
- WINUP-Download
Button Appears Dimmed After Choosing Components to
Download
The Download button on the Windows Update Web site
may remain dimmed, even after you have chosen components to
download.
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;EN-US;q223012
(W98 Mar. 8, 2001)
- WINUP-Err
Msg: "Error down loading component" from Windows Update If GetRight Is
Installed
If you have GetRight installed, you may
receive the following error message when down loading components from
Windows Update. Error down loading
component.
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;EN-US;q231580
(W98 Jan. 22, 2000)
- WINUP-Third
Party Products That Conflict with Windows Update
When
connecting to the Windows Update site
(http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com) you experience errors accessing the
Product Catalog or you have download and installation failures
for the items listed in the Product Catalog. Many utilities may need to
be disabled or completely un-installed before connecting to the Windows
Update site. Check the list provided by
Microsoft.
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;EN-US;q241234
(Jul. 30, 2001)
- WINUP-Err
Msg: "Cannot Display Page"
"Download and Installation
Failed" when trying to download components. The download may not
show any progress before failing.
The site hangs at the "Please
Wait..." window as it tries to initialize the Product
Catalog.
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;EN-US;q241783
(Jul. 30, 2001)
- Windows
Update Web Site May Not Download Components in English After Upgrading
to IE 5
After you upgrade to IE 5, the Windows Update Web
site may not download add-on components in
English.
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;EN-US;q241876
(Jun. 15, 2001)
- WINUP
- Download Failure Error Message If Using Prodigy and Internet Explorer
4
If you are using Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.x and
Prodigy is your Internet Service Provider, you may receive a
"Download Failure" or "Installation Failure" error message when
attempting to download or install components from the Windows Update
Site
(http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com).
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;EN-US;q242344
(Sept. 30, 1999)
- WINUP-Critical
Update Notification Doesn't Select Items for
Download
Although you have received a Critical Update
Notification alert from the Windows Update site, which tells you
that new critical updates are available for download, when you go
to the site there are no components selected for
download.
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;EN-US;q248435
(Dec. 16, 1999)
- WINUP-Download
and Installation failure of the "Security Update, June 14,
2000"
When downloading the "Security Update, June 14, 2000"
from the Windows Update Product Catalog, you may receive a "Download
and Installation Failed" error
message.
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;EN-US;q290602
(Feb. 27, 2001)
- WINUP-Download
and Installation failure of the "Security Update, November 22,
2000"
When visiting the Windows Update Product Catalog, you
may receive a "Download and Installation Failed" message while
downloading the "Security Update, November 22,
2000"
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;EN-US;q290606
(Feb. 27, 2001)
- WINUP-Download
Button Does Not Work
On the Windows Update Web site, when you
select an update and click the Download button, the Download button does
not react.
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;EN-US;q291360
(Mar. 13, 2001)
- Windows
Update May Not Work in Windows XP If an Authenticating Web Proxy Is
Used
When you use a Windows XP-based computer to connect to
the Microsoft Windows Update Web site, the connection may not succeed if
you connect to the Web site through an authenticating Web proxy that
uses integrated (NTLM) proxy
authentication.
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;EN-US;q312955
(W2000/XP Feb. 4, 2002) |
WINDOWS Update: Language issues
WINDOWS Update: Script Errors
- WINUP-Java
Script Error Message When Searching Product Catalog
You may
receive a Java Script error message when attempting to use the Windows
Update Site. Here is an example.
CDM- JScript error clicking
between available updates. Line: 6, Char: 1, Error:
Object
Expected.
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;EN-US;q188885
(W98 Jun. 20, 2000)
- WINUP-Permission
Denied Error Message When Accessing Windows Update Web
Site
Internet Explorer Script Error, An error has
occurred in the script on this page.
Line: <Line Number
>, Char: <Character Number >, Error: Permission
Denied: 'Parent.GblSync' or : 'Parent.GblLock',
Code: 0.
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;EN-US;q217116
(W98 Feb. 27, 2001)
- Troubleshooting
Windows Update Connection and Download Problems
When you
attempt to connect to the Microsoft Windows Update site, you may
experience difficulties.
You receive a scripting error
message.
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;EN-US;q193657
(W98 Dec. 2, 2000) |
WINDOWS Update: Blank Page / Unable to view Web Page or components
- WINUP-Problems
When Viewing or Down loading From Windows Update
If you are
attempting to access the Windows Update Web site, you may be unable
to view Web pages or download
components.
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;EN-US;q193385
(W98 Apr. 18, 2000)
- Troubleshooting
Windows Update Connection and Download Problems
When you
attempt to connect to the Microsoft Windows Update site, you may
experience difficulties.
You see only a blank Web
page.
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;EN-US;q193657
(W98 Mar. 20, 2000)
- WINUP-Blank
Page Appears When Attempting to View Windows Update
If you
are attempting to access the Windows Update Web site, you may receive
a blank page.
The Visual Basic Scripting Support (VBScript)
component failed to install properly on Internet Explorer 4.0 or became
corrupted after the installation. - or - Security or Internet
acceleration software running on the system, such as WRQ.s AtGuard or
Trend Micro.s PC-cillin, may prevent the page from displaying
properly.
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;EN-US;q193701
(W98 May. 10, 2001)
- WINUP-NetZIP
Utility Installed; Unable to Access Windows Update
If you
have NetZIP installed on your computer and are attempting to
access the Windows Update Web site, you may be unable to view Web
pages or download
components.
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;EN-US;q195437
(W98 May. 10, 2001)
- WINUP-Blank
Page Displayed If Using Internet Explorer 5.0
When you try to
access the Windows Update Site, you receive a blank page without
any text or graphics. In addition, the following error may be included
in your Internet Explorer status bar:
Done, but with errors on
page.
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;EN-US;q231917
(W95 Aug. 29, 2001)
- WINUP-Err
Msg: "Cannot Display Page"
"Cannot Display Page" when
trying to access Product
Updates.
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;EN-US;q241783
(Jul. 30, 2001)
- WINUP-Err
Msg: "Cannot Display Page"
When visiting the Windows Update
Product
Catalog.
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;EN-US;q243787
(W95/98 Jun. 15, 2001) |
WINDOWS Update: Product Catalog errors
- Windows
Update Does Not Continue After Clicking Product Updates
When
you visit the Windows Update Web page, and then click Product Updates,
the update process may not continue, and you may receive the following
message:
Please Wait: Windows Update is initializing the Product
Catalog.
This behavior can occur when the hard disk that contains
the Windows folder is incorrectly configured as
removable.
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;EN-US;q194174
(W98 May. 15, 2001)
- Error
Message: 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.
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;EN-US;q234272
(W98/ME Jun. 15, 2001)
- WINUP-How
To Use the Personalize Button on the Windows Update Site
The
Windows Update Site now includes a Personalize button which allows you
to customize the content of the site. With this feature, you may specify
items you do not wish to have displayed in the Windows Update Product
Catalog.
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;EN-US;q235563
(W98/ME/NT/2000 Oct. 17, 2001)
- WINUP-
Illegal Operation or Application Error when clicking on Product
Update
IEXPLORE caused an invalid page fault in module
wuv3is.dll.
This fix will also work for you if you have
difficulties with catalog errors. Read the complete
article.
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;EN-US;q241122
(W95/98/ME/2000 Aug. 21, 2001)
- WINUP-Third
Party Products That Conflict with Windows Update
When
connecting to the Windows Update site
(http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com) you experience errors accessing the
Product Catalog or you have download and installation
failures for the items listed in the Product Catalog. Many utilities
may need to be disabled or completely uninstalled before connecting to
the Windows Update site. Check the list provided by
Microsoft.
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;EN-US;q241234
(Jul. 30, 2001) |
WINDOWS Update: General Information, links ...
- Windows
Update Wizard Only Works with Internet Explorer
The Microsoft
Windows Update Web page uses ActiveX controls that work only in
Internet Explorer. To ensure that the Microsoft Windows Update Web page
works properly, it is designed not to work with third-party Internet
browsers.
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;EN-US;q188244
(W98 Feb. 9, 1999)
- How
the Windows Update Tool Determines if an Update Is Valid
The
Windows Update tool is an online extension of Windows 98. The Windows
Update tool downloads software using the following methods:
The
Product Updates catalog or The Windows Update
wizard.
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;EN-US;q189306
(W98 Feb. 11, 1999)
- How
to Remove the Windows Update Tool in Windows 98
This article
describes how to remove the shortcuts to Windows Update tool on the
Start menu and how to remove the Windows Update wizard check box in the
Update Device Driver
wizard.
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;EN-US;q189525
(W98 Apr. 4, 2000)
- WINUP-Program
Folder Appears Each Time the System Is Started
If you
downloaded the Internet Connection Wizard Phone Book Update from
the Windows Update Web site,
the Program folder will open
each time you start your
computer.
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;EN-US;q190432
(Jun. 20, 2000)
- Err
Msg: The Path < Web Address > Does Not Exist or Is Not
a...
When you try to use the Windows Update or Web
Help feature of Windows 98, you may receive an error message similar
to one of the following messages:
The path
'http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com' does not exist or is not a
directory. - or -
The path
'http://windows.microsoft.com/isapi/redir.dll?OLCID=0x0409&0S=
at&PRD=windowsupddate' does not exist or is not a
directory.
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;EN-US;q190414
(W98 Nov. 20, 2000)
- WINUP-Clicking
Cancel Does Not Cancel Component Uninstallation
After
installing one of the components found on the Windows Update Web
site, if you attempt to remove it, you may be presented with a
dialog box giving you the option to cancel the uninstall. If you click
Cancel, Windows Update may still continue to uninstall the component.
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;EN-US;q191209
(Mar. 6, 2001)
- WINUP-Err
Msg: An Unknown Error Has Occurred During Installation
When
you are down loading a component from the Windows Update site, you may
receive the following error message:
Explorer caused an
exception C0010000H in module MSJAVA.DLL at
015F:xxxxx.
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;EN-US;q194599
(W98 Jun. 20, 2000)
- How
to Determine Your Installed Windows 98 Updates
This article
describes how to determine which updates have been applied to your
computer from Microsoft Windows Update Web
site.
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;EN-US;q194796
(W98 Nov. 20, 2000)
- Common
Command-Line Switches for Self-Installing Update Files
This
article describes common command-line switches you can use when
implementing a self-installing update. You can use these switches
with downloadable self-installing update files for Windows 95, Windows
98, and Internet Explorer.
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;EN-US;q197147
(W95/98 Aug. 3, 2001)
- WINUP-How
To Download and Install Components From Windows
Update
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;EN-US;q198344
(Mar. 4, 2002)
- WINUP
- Microsoft Windows Update Option Unavailable in Update Device Driver
Wizard
When searching for new drivers using the Update Device
Driver Wizard, the option to search Microsoft Windows Update is
unavailable.
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;EN-US;q253791
(W95/98/se Jan. 5, 2001)
- Your
Computer May Stop Responding (Hang) When Installing Updates or Adding
New Hardware
When you attempt to install Internet Explorer
5.5 Service Pack 1 (SP1), may receive the following error
message:
When you install critical updates from the Windows Update
Web site, your computer may stop
responding.
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;EN-US;q281967
(ME May. 31, 2002)
- Description
of the Loadqm.exe File
When you install MSN Explorer, the
Loadqm.exe file is added to the Startup folder, and Loadqm.exe
then starts each time you start your computer. This feature is
required to enable WU
AutoUpdate.
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;EN-US;q309418
(Jan. 7, 2002)
- Microsoft
Corporate Up-Dates Site
Download the updates on your computer
and then install them when you
want.
http://www.microsoft.com/windows98/downloads/corporate.asp
- MrScary's
Windows Update Resource Page
If all fails then have a look at
this Update Resource Page. Some of the Articles are duplicate, but in
all you may be able to solve your
problem.
http://members.bellatlantic.net/~mrscary/winupfaq.htm |
WINDOWS : UpDates, Links to
WINDOWS 95: UpDates / UpGrade
- Implementing
Windows 95 Updates
Microsoft stands behind its Windows 95
product, and develops updates for Windows 95 as needed to resolve
critical customer situations.
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;EN-US;q161020
(W95 Jun. 13, 2001)
- Windows
95 Updates
You must keep track of what you have and what you
haven't down
loaded.
http://www.microsoft.com/windows95/downloads/ |
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