Error 8007041D help pls

Have been given this error code when trying to download updates of windows xp
sp2

0x8007041D - 2147023843 - ERROR_SERVICE_REQUEST_TIMEOUT
The service did not respond to the start or control request in a timely fashion

Workaround: Retry later


or

You receive a "0x8007041D" error when you visit the Windows Update Web site
http://support.microsoft.com/?scid=kb;en-us;902322