Follow this:
http://v4.windowsupdate.microsoft.com/troubleshoot/
Look for "When attempting to access the Windows Update Web site you receive
the following message: Thank You -- you must be running a Microsoft windows
operating system in order to use windows update"
Otherwise follow the Windows Update checklist:
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/updtcl.htm
--
Jupiter Jones [MVP]
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/
"lilameski" <> wrote in message
news:E4F0CCAD-321E-4540-A460-...
> When I try to run Windows Update, I get this message...
>
> "Thank you for your interest in Windows Update
>
> Windows Update is the online extension of Microsoft Windows that helps you
> get the most out of your computer.
>
> You must be running a Microsoft Windows operating system in order to use
> Windows Update. If you are looking for updates to Microsoft products for
> Macintosh operating systems, please visit http://www.microsoft.com/mac/."
>
> I have Windows 98, so I have no idea why I keep getting this message.
>
> What can I do so I can get Windows Update to run correctly?
>
> Thanks much