Windows Update ---> MicroSoft Update

When I try to update XP the web page is now Microsoft update. I wouldn't
mind except it fails and closes the update window. I can't do it manually
any more. Can I disable Microsoft Update and go back to Windows Update?

If you decide to opt-out of Microsoft Update, go to the Microsoft Update
homepage and choose "Change Settings", scroll down the page until you see the
option to "Stop using Microsoft Update" and select the "Disable Microsoft Update
software.." Checkbox and click "Apply changes now"


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"Stumpy" <> wrote in message
news:...
> When I try to update XP the web page is now Microsoft update. I wouldn't mind
> except it fails and closes the update window. I can't do it manually any
> more. Can I disable Microsoft Update and go back to Windows Update?
>

"TaurArian [MS-MVP]" <> wrote in message
news:...
> If you decide to opt-out of Microsoft Update, go to the Microsoft Update
> homepage and choose "Change Settings", scroll down the page until you see
> the option to "Stop using Microsoft Update" and select the "Disable
> Microsoft Update software.." Checkbox and click "Apply changes now"
>
>

Thanks. I try that tomorrow.

> If you decide to opt-out of Microsoft Update, go to the Microsoft Update
> homepage and choose "Change Settings", scroll down the page until you see
> the option to "Stop using Microsoft Update" and select the "Disable
> Microsoft Update software.." Checkbox and click "Apply changes now"
>
>

OK. I didn't know I could back out at the bottom of that page.

Didn't solve the problem though. IE closes when I try to update on the
Windows Update page too.

The latest batch of updates has screwed something up. I jumped to the wrong
conclusion as to why.

Stumpy wrote:
> > If you decide to opt-out of Microsoft Update, go to the Microsoft Update
> > homepage and choose "Change Settings", scroll down the page until you
> > see the option to "Stop using Microsoft Update" and select the "Disable
> > Microsoft Update software.." Checkbox and click "Apply changes now"
> >
> OK. I didn't know I could back out at the bottom of that page.
>
> Didn't solve the problem though. IE closes when I try to update on the
> Windows Update page too.
>
> The latest batch of updates has screwed something up. I jumped to the
> wrong conclusion as to why.

See:

Problems in Windows Explorer or the Windows shell after you install security
update MS06-015 (15 Apr-06)
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/918165

<QP>
.. Unable to access special folders like "My Documents" or "My Pictures".
.. Microsoft Office applications may stop responding when you attempt to save
or open Office files in the "My Documents" folder.
.. Office files in the "My Documents" folder are not able to open in
Microsoft Office.
.. Opening a file through an application's File / Open menu causes the
program to stop responding .
.. Typing an address into Internet Explorer's address bar has no effect.
.. Right-clicking on a file and selecting Send To has no effect.
.. Clicking on the plus (+) sign beside a folder in Windows Explorer has no
effect.
.. Some third-party applications stop responding when opening or saving data
in the "My Documents" folder.
</QP>

The Registry edit referenced in Resolutions section of 918615 above can be
implemented by downloading:

HP's Share-to-Web software - Fix (Line 383, Right)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

To use: Download the .vbs file and save it to your hard drive (you may want
to right click and use Save Target As). Double-click the vbs file. You will
be prompted when the script is done.

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