Try re-registering the following .dll files
Softpub.dll
Wintrust.dll
Initpki.dll
Urlmon.dll
1. Click Start >Run and type
regsvr32 Softpub.dll
Click okay to register it
You should get a dialog box telling you that it was successful.
2. Repeat the process for the other .dll files.
3. Restart your computer and try the update site again.
if the above doesn’t help -
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=193385
WINUP: Problems When Viewing or Downloading From Windows Update
G-Man wrote:
> Its the first time its happened. Every time i go on windows update or
> runescape it says that my security settings prohibit running active x
> controls on this page, ive tried addin the site to trusted sites,
> change security to lowest etc. but it still comes up. can someone
> help me plzzzz