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bdbrist
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      12-02-2007
Hi, when I try goint to the update page I am getting the message below. This
has just recently started. I have an HP media center and am running microsoft
windows XP Professional version 5.1.2600 with service pack 2. Any help would
be appreciated.

Thank you for your interest in obtaining updates from our site.

This website is designed to work with Microsoft Windows operating systems
only.
To find updates for Microsoft products that are designed for Macintosh
operating systems, please visit http://www.microsoft.com/mac/.

 
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PA Bear
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      12-02-2007
1. Disable your third-party firewall.

2. IMMEDIATELY enable the Windows Firewall.

3. Try Windows Update webpage again.

Is Automatic Updates enabled?
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~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (IE, OE, Security, Shell/User)
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bdbrist wrote:
> Hi, when I try goint to the update page I am getting the message below.
> This
> has just recently started. I have an HP media center and am running
> microsoft windows XP Professional version 5.1.2600 with service pack 2.
> Any
> help would be appreciated.
>
> Thank you for your interest in obtaining updates from our site.
>
> This website is designed to work with Microsoft Windows operating systems
> only.
> To find updates for Microsoft products that are designed for Macintosh
> operating systems, please visit http://www.microsoft.com/mac/.


 
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bdbrist
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      12-05-2007
I am using the windows live one care, which is using the windows firewall. Do
you have any other suggestions?

Thank You

"PA Bear" wrote:

> 1. Disable your third-party firewall.
>
> 2. IMMEDIATELY enable the Windows Firewall.
>
> 3. Try Windows Update webpage again.
>
> Is Automatic Updates enabled?
> --
> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
> MS MVP-Windows (IE, OE, Security, Shell/User)
> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
> DTS-L.ORG http://66.39.69.143/
>
>
> bdbrist wrote:
> > Hi, when I try goint to the update page I am getting the message below.
> > This
> > has just recently started. I have an HP media center and am running
> > microsoft windows XP Professional version 5.1.2600 with service pack 2.
> > Any
> > help would be appreciated.
> >
> > Thank you for your interest in obtaining updates from our site.
> >
> > This website is designed to work with Microsoft Windows operating systems
> > only.
> > To find updates for Microsoft products that are designed for Macintosh
> > operating systems, please visit http://www.microsoft.com/mac/.

>
>

 
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PA Bear
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      12-05-2007
Start a free Windows Update support incident request:
https://support.microsoft.com/oas/de...spx?gprid=6527

Support for Windows Update:
http://support.microsoft.com/gp/wusupport

Customers in the U.S. and Canada can receive technical support from
Microsoft Product Support Services at 1-866-PCSAFETY. There is no-charge for
support calls that are associated with security updates. When you call,
clearly state that your problem is related to a Security Update and cite the
update's KB number (e.g., KB931678).

In other countries, see
http://support.microsoft.com/default...r=securityhome > "No-Charge
Support...for virus and other security-related" issues in right-hand menu
for localized contact information.

For more information about how to contact Microsoft for support issues,
visit the International Support Web site:
https://support.microsoft.com/common/international.aspx
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (IE, OE, Security, Shell/User)
AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
DTS-L.ORG http://66.39.69.143/

bdbrist wrote:
> I am using the windows live one care, which is using the windows firewall.
> Do you have any other suggestions?
>
> Thank You
>
> "PA Bear" wrote:
>
>> 1. Disable your third-party firewall.
>>
>> 2. IMMEDIATELY enable the Windows Firewall.
>>
>> 3. Try Windows Update webpage again.
>>
>> Is Automatic Updates enabled?
>> --
>> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
>> MS MVP-Windows (IE, OE, Security, Shell/User)
>> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
>> DTS-L.ORG http://66.39.69.143/
>>
>>
>> bdbrist wrote:
>>> Hi, when I try goint to the update page I am getting the message below.
>>> This
>>> has just recently started. I have an HP media center and am running
>>> microsoft windows XP Professional version 5.1.2600 with service pack 2.
>>> Any
>>> help would be appreciated.
>>>
>>> Thank you for your interest in obtaining updates from our site.
>>>
>>> This website is designed to work with Microsoft Windows operating
>>> systems
>>> only.
>>> To find updates for Microsoft products that are designed for Macintosh
>>> operating systems, please visit http://www.microsoft.com/mac/.


 
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MowGreen [MVP]
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      12-05-2007
Please see this :

Windows Update page says "Thank you for your interest in obtaining
updates from our site."
http://www.winhelponline.com/article...-our-site.html


MowGreen [MVP 2003-2008]
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bdbrist wrote:

> Hi, when I try goint to the update page I am getting the message below. This
> has just recently started. I have an HP media center and am running microsoft
> windows XP Professional version 5.1.2600 with service pack 2. Any help would
> be appreciated.
>
> Thank you for your interest in obtaining updates from our site.
>
> This website is designed to work with Microsoft Windows operating systems
> only.
> To find updates for Microsoft products that are designed for Macintosh
> operating systems, please visit http://www.microsoft.com/mac/.
>

 
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