this worked for one user:
Go to Tools->Internet Option->Advanced tab Scroll down to security Section and unselected the
following option
"Check for publisher's certificate revocation"
"Check for server certificate revocation"
Windows Update Troubleshooter
http://v4.windowsupdate.microsoft.com/troubleshoot/
Windows Update scan feature reaches 100%, and then displays "There are no updates available at this
time" message. The log file contains error 0x800c0008 or 0x80072EE4.
Windows 2000 & Windows XP
Another thing you can try:-
Register the following system files
Click Start > Run
Type: net.exe stop wuauserv
Press OK
Repeat the above steps for the following:
regsvr32 softpub.dll
regsvr32 wintrust.dll
regsvr32 initpki.dll
regsvr32 dssenh.dll
regsvr32 rsaenh.dll
regsvr32 gpkcsp.dll
regsvr32 sccbase.dll
regsvr32 slbcsp.dll
regsvr32 cryptdlg.dll
regsvr32 wuapi.dll
regsvr32 wups.dll
regsvr32 wuaueng.dll
regsvr32 wucltui.dll
regsvr32 msxml3.dll
net.exe start wuauserv
Try the WU site again.
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"BrianPalmer" <> wrote in message
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> After re-install of XP pro and connecting to the internet I get the following
> error page
>
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> [Error number: 0x80072EE4]
> The website has encountered a problem and cannot display the page you are
> trying to view. The options provided below might help you solve the problem.
> For self-help options:
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> Frequently Asked Questions
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> Find Solutions
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> Windows Update Newsgroup
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> Microsoft Online Assisted Support (no-cost for Windows Update issues)
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> * I've tried everything; Any suggestions ????
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