Thanks BAS the fix worked. Things are ok again.
"Bas" wrote:
> http://www.microsoft.com/communities...2-713bffdaef91
>
> "oldman" wrote:
>
> > Problem still being encountered. I run Update manually and custom so I can
> > select the fixes I really want. This problem started about three days ago
> > and no matter which of the recommended things to try nothing seems to resolve
> > the problem. Hopoefully Microsoft will fix the problem. Even tried posting
> > for help in microsoft.public.windowsupdate group but nothing yet.
> >
> > If someone has figured out a waay past his please post solution.
> >
> > oldman
> >
> > "Marilyn Clark" wrote:
> >
> > > I posted the identical problem yesterday. No response yet. Reading the other
> > > posts here, I'd say there were some major problems with Windows Update or its
> > > server. Good luck and let me know if you find anything do-able to fix this.
> > > Meanwhile I will stick with my old SP1 and no automatic updates. Doing the
> > > "fix" instructions have not helped me.
> > >
> > > "oldman" wrote:
> > >
> > > > When I run Microsoft Update the check takes some time and then fails
> > > > with the following error number:
> > > >
> > > > Error number: 0x8DDD0009]
> > > >
> > > > The website has encountered a problem and cannot display the page you
> > > > are trying to view. Take the following steps to try solving the
> > > > problem:
> > > > Refresh the page.
> > > > In Internet Explorer, delete your Temporary Internet Files by going to
> > > > the Tools menu and clicking Internet Options.
> > > > Close and then re-open Internet Explorer.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > If these steps don’t work, try visiting the site later or using the
> > > > resources provided below.
> > > > For self-help options:
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Frequently Asked Questions
> > > > Find Solutions
> > > > Windows Update Newsgroup
> > > > For assisted support options:
> > > > Microsoft Online Assisted Support (no-cost for update-related issues)
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > I followed the recommendation and deleted all temporary update files
> > > > via the Internet Explorer Tools Delete all files. After this
> > > > completed I closed Internet Explorer and then ran the Microsoft Update
> > > > again. Again after some time the check for updates ended with the
> > > > same error message.
> > > >
> > > > Can anyone suggest a solution so that the check process ends with the
> > > > list of possible updates to down load?
> > > >
> > > > TIA
> > > >