Windows updates won't run

I just realized that updates has not run since February 12, 2009. I tried to
tell it to run and it says it is searching for updates but never finishes. I
did get an error message earlier but do not remember the error code number.
Now, I ask it to search for updates and it goes out and searches but never
finishes. The Task Manager shows that the job is running. any thoughts?
Thank in Advance

"bfjplt" <> wrote in message
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> I just realized that updates has not run since February 12, 2009. I tried
> to
> tell it to run and it says it is searching for updates but never finishes.
> I
> did get an error message earlier but do not remember the error code
> number.
> Now, I ask it to search for updates and it goes out and searches but never
> finishes. The Task Manager shows that the job is running. any thoughts?
> Thank in Advance

Time to call in the microsoft.public.windowsupdate newsgroup mind readers to
determine your OS and SP level. We'll get back to you in a few ions.
--


"Don't pick a fight with an old man.
If he is too old to fight, he'll just kill you."

> I just realized that updates has not run since February 12, 2009.

Back-up any personal data (none of which should be considered 100%
trustworthy at this point) then do a format & clean install of Windows.
Please note that a Repair Install (AKA in-place upgrade) will NOT fix this!

After the clean install, you'll have the equivalent of a "new computer" so
take care of everything on the following page before otherwise connecting
the machine to the internet or a network and before using a USB key that
isn't brand-new or hasn't been freshly formatted:

5 steps to help protect your new computer before you go online
http://www.microsoft.com/protect/com...nced/xppc.mspx

Other helpful references include:

Steps To Help Prevent Spyware
http://www.microsoft.com/security/spyware/prevent.aspx

Steps to Help Prevent Computer Worms
http://www.microsoft.com/security/worms/prevent.aspx

Avoid Rogue Security Software!
http://www.microsoft.com/security/antivirus/rogue.aspx
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Client - since 2002
www.banthecheck.com


bfjplt wrote:
> I just realized that updates has not run since February 12, 2009. I tried
> to tell it to run and it says it is searching for updates but never
> finishes. I did get an error message earlier but do not remember the
> error
> code number. Now, I ask it to search for updates and it goes out and
> searches but never finishes. The Task Manager shows that the job is
> running. any thoughts? Thank in Advance