RE: Win98 update; cannot update because of security and/or trust cert.

I had the same problem, using 98SE, I tinkered with the settings and
attempted micro's suggestions to no avail--I finally realised that my problem
was within IE itself--so I went thru Control Panel--add/remove--repair IE and
that fixed it. I did have to go back and reset my privacy/security settings
afterword. also re-check IE spyads, spybot S&D, and ad-aware too. Wasn't too
complicated, so you might try it.
If it doesn't allow repair--go to Windows--programs--IE and re-install.

"Krystal" wrote:

> When I enter the Windows update site, it briefly scans for updates & always
> displays this message:
>
> The Windows Update software did not update successfully. Below are some
> suggestions to help you proceed:
> You may have clicked No when prompted to accept the Trust Certificate. To
> allow the Windows Update site software to install, click Yes when presented
> with the Security Warning dialog box.
> Your Internet Explorer security settings may be set too high. To install the
> updated software and access Windows Update, Internet Explorer security must
> be set to medium or lower, and active scripting and the download and
> initialization of ActiveX controls must be enabled.
>
> I tried lowering all of my security settings to the default and it did not
> help. Also, I do not recall being prompted to accept a trust certificate.
> Please help!!