Randy it does not take me to "New! Get Microsoft Update today to get updates for Windows, Office and other Microsoft applications all in one place". . It takes me to where they say they are "checking that you have the latest version of windows software on your computer for use with the web site". Then within a second another page appears with this :- [Error number: 0x80072F76 The website has encountered a problem and cannot display the page you are trying to view. The options provided below might help you solve the problem. For self-help options: Frequently Asked Questions Find Solutions Windows Update Newsgroup For assisted support options: Microsoft Online Assisted Support I contacted Microsoft support about the problem and now await their findings. This is the first time in four years of having this computer and Windows XP [home] that I have had a problem when I clicked onto 'Windows Updates'. It has always worked without a problem. Now this????? "Horton"

Ok, I just updated some other stuff that came in and I saw a flashing on my computer that says errors occurred. Microsoft .NET Framework 4 Client Profile for Windows XP x86 (KB982670) There is a red x with a ? mark next to it. Monday, May 21, 2012 Microsoft Update Here is the other one. Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 4 on XP, Server 2003, Vista, Windows 7, Server 2008 x86 (KB2604121) Same red x with ? next to it. Tuesday, May 22, 2012 Automatic Updates Can I go back and try to re-download them again? I don't notice any problems with my computer but I was wondering if I could try it again to see if they succeed. What do you think and how would I go about doing that? Even if I can figure out how to do that, I am waiting for a response from you all before I make a mistake and goof up my computer. Thanks all responses are greatly appreciated. thirdfrt!!!

no you do not want to stop getting your windows updates they are very important to keep your pc secure and functioning properly. What we were discussing is setting the option in automatic updates to only notify you that you have updates ready but not automatically install them. That way you can wait to see if anything shows up here or other forums saying that one of the updates is causing big problems for people. then you can hold off on that update till they get the bugs out. SP3 is one of the service pack updates that has been put out through auto updates but it breaks many computers so some people are choosing not not to install it on their pc, there is even a blocking tool put out by microsoft to stop it from being sent to you. I personally much prefer to have my settings at Notify me but do not install, then I have the option of deciding what to install and when to install. I normally install all updates once I know they are not causing any problems. Watching this forum and other security forums on the Tuesdays that the updates are sent out is a good way to find out if you should wait to get a specific update. If no one screams that it broke their pc then it is probably ok. If you do not want to be bothered then leaving it set to do it all automatically behind the scenes is ok too. It is a personal choice. To change how it updates you can look at the settings area by going to Start> control panel> automatic updates. There you will see you can change the options from automatic to Notify me first to do nothing etc.

While on the Internet go to the Control Panel and on the Left side click on Windows Updates. After you get their give it time to work. It may be your Windows Installer is not up to date. I forget just how they word it. When it's ready click on custom and pick out an update you think you might need just to see what happens. As for IE 8 I usually let it install and than I remove it. I have 2 programs that only work well with IE 6.