Peter;
What is the error message?
Check the C:\Windows\Windows Update.log for the error.
Try the Windows Update Checklist:
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/Updtcl.htm
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Jupiter Jones [MVP]
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"Peter Labowski" <> wrote in message
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> I recently bought a computer from my neighborhood
> computer guy and everything was fine but now I cannot
> update windows anymore. When the updater tries to scan my
> computer for updates it gets an error and stops scanning.
> Anybody know whats wrong? Thanks!