New windows install, updates & fresh install

I just built a computer, loaded windows XP, downloaded the updates from
microsoft. I had problems and had to do a fresh reload of windows. When I
checked for updates, the microsoft site stated that there were no updates
available.

Even though I had to perform a fresh install of XP, does that mean that the
updates were retained, or do I need to reformat the HD and start over again?

Hi Matt,

See if the information and resolutions in these MSKB articles help you
resolve the problem:

You cannot view updates on the Windows Update site using secure socket layer
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=326253

Windows Update reports that new updates are not available, although your
computer is not up to date
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=830066



Regards,

--
Patti MacLeod
Microsoft MVP - Windows Shell/User

"Matt D" <Matt > wrote in message
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> I just built a computer, loaded windows XP, downloaded the updates from
> microsoft. I had problems and had to do a fresh reload of windows. When I
> checked for updates, the microsoft site stated that there were no updates
> available.
>
> Even though I had to perform a fresh install of XP, does that mean that
the
> updates were retained, or do I need to reformat the HD and start over
again?