Windows XP UPdate

[Richard]

Is the machine just used as a home machine, or is it part of a company network.

[Richard]

Is the machine just used as a home machine, or is it part of a company network.

I ask because if the machine is part of a company domain then it may be using the "domain policy".

If so. you would need to login as the administrator using the <machine name>(local) option in the logon screen drop down box


I've probably confused you further, so I apologise in advance

[ladyhoss]

Is the machine just used as a home machine, or is it part of a company network.

The machine is a home network with 2 computers on the network unless I use my laptop then it becomes 3. I can get windows update on mine but he can't get it on his.

[Richard]

The machine is a home network with 2 computers on the network unless I use my laptop then it becomes 3. I can get windows update on mine but he can't get it on his.

Inside Control Panel>Administrative Tools>Local Security Policy

There may or may not be references to Windows Update, offhand I can't remember which bit of it

[egghead]

I cannot access windows update as well and i suspect a virus

my computer is really messed up and sygate wont give me internet unless i allow all

i am going to format this thing

[egghead]

this is what i get


Windows Update is the online extension of Windows that helps you get the most out of your computer.

Windows Update uses ActiveX Controls and active scripting to display content correctly and to determine which updates apply to your computer.
Tell me about active scripting and ActiveX controls

To view and download updates for your computer, Windows Update should be listed as a Trusted Site in Internet Explorer.



To add Windows Update to the trusted sites zone:

1. On the Tools menu in Internet Explorer, click Internet Options.
2. Click the Security tab.
3. Click the Trusted Sites icon, and then click Sites...
4. Uncheck the "require server verification" checkbox.
5. Make sure the following URLs are listed in the Web Sites list box:
   
   • http://*.windowsupdate.microsoft.com
   • http://*.windowsupdate.com

Note: If you need to add a URL to the Web Sites list and the Add button is disabled, contact your system administrator.


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