IE6 Hangs at Windows Update after WinXP Repair

I had WinXP with SP2. Had to Repair. SysInfo and some Start>Run code I
found in the KB indicate I do not have SP2 anymore. The download site thinks
I do. Every time I try to visit Windows Update, IE6 freezes. I get one
progress dot and no changes to the current page. I have to Ctrl-Alt-Del and
terminate IEXPLORE.EXE. All other web pages work fine. Using Start> Run
oobe/msoobe /a confirms the WinXP is activated. Disabled Norton AV and IS
during attempts.

Hi 'BobNSusie',

Are you in a position to re-install SP2?
What KB article are you refering to?

Thanks,

--
David Herman
Microsoft Initial Response Team

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"BobNSusie" <> wrote in message
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>I had WinXP with SP2. Had to Repair. SysInfo and some Start>Run code I
> found in the KB indicate I do not have SP2 anymore. The download site
> thinks
> I do. Every time I try to visit Windows Update, IE6 freezes. I get one
> progress dot and no changes to the current page. I have to Ctrl-Alt-Del
> and
> terminate IEXPLORE.EXE. All other web pages work fine. Using Start> Run
> oobe/msoobe /a confirms the WinXP is activated. Disabled Norton AV and IS
> during attempts.