can't get Windows Update site since SP2

Since installing SP2, everything seems to be just the same except I can't
get the Windows Update page to load. I am getting an error 0x9DDD0004 &
can't even find that number. I did dis-able my Google pop up blocker,
changed security settings from "Letterman's" siteWent to FAQ & one was to
ask in a Newsgroup. No big deal but at some point I am going to need this.
Any help appreciated.
......Sandy

Dealing with Trojans & Hijackware

A. Trojans

1. Check in at Windows Update and install all critical updates & reboot.

2. Download and run Stinger (http://vil.nai.com/vil/stinger/); then...

3. Update your virus definitions, enable Show Hidden Files
(http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT...02092715262339)
and then run a full system scan in Safe Mode
(http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT...01052409420406)
with nothing else running in background. Note the files identified and
removed then find the corresponding page for the file at your AV maker's
online support pages (e.g.,
http://securityresponse.symantec.com...favorites.html)
and follow *all* Removal steps, including editing the Registry if directed.

WinXP Only (WinME similar): If this scan finds anything, create a new
Restore Point then:

Disk Cleanup > More options > Delete all but the most recent Restore
Point.

B. Hijackware

Help with Hijackware
http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/Darnit.htm

CoolWebSearch Chronicles
http://www.spywareinfo.com/~merijn/cwschronicles.html

Run these tools in the following order with nothing else running in
background:

1. CWShredder v1.59.1 (no updates available currently; fix all found)

2. Ad-Aware SE (reconfigure per Post #2 in
http://aumha.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=5877; fix all found)

3. Spybot (RTFM but generally fix everything in red)

Important: You must seek updates for Ad-Aware, Spybot, etc., before each and
every use, even "right out of the box". But even they can't catch
everything, 24/7. When all else fails, HijackThis
(http://forum.aumha.org/downloads/hijackthis.zip) is the preferred tool to
use. It will help you to both identify and remove any hijackware/spyware.
**Post your files to http://forums.spywareinfo.com/ or
http://forum.aumha.org/viewforum.php?f=30 for expert analysis, not here.**

[Alternate download pages for many of the above tools may be found at
http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm.]

So How Did I Get Infected Anyway?
http://boards.cexx.org/viewtopic.php?t=957
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (IE/OE), AH-VSOP

Are You Ready for WinXP SP2?
http://support.microsoft.com/default...r=windowsxpsp2

What You Should Know About Spyware
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/secu...ssoftware.mspx

AumHa Forums
http://forum.aumha.org

seaweed1317 wrote:
> Since installing SP2, everything seems to be just the same except I can't
> get the Windows Update page to load. I am getting an error 0x9DDD0004 &
> can't even find that number. I did dis-able my Google pop up blocker,
> changed security settings from "Letterman's" siteWent to FAQ & one was to
> ask in a Newsgroup. No big deal but at some point I am going to need this.
> Any help appreciated.
> .....Sandy

I can't get the Windows Update page to come up. Gives me the 0x8DDD004
error. I did run "Spyhunter" & I am clean. I run Norton 2004 & my updates
are done daily.

Thanks

That is *not* enough. See previous reply.

YW

seaweed1317 wrote:
> I can't get the Windows Update page to come up. Gives me the 0x8DDD004
> error. I did run "Spyhunter" & I am clean. I run Norton 2004 & my updates
> are done daily.
>
> Thanks