"Shenan Stanley" wrote:

> Brandie wrote:
> > I jsut reformated my computer and i went to go update everything , and it
> > wont let me , this is what i am getting
> >
> > [Error number: 0x80240030
> >
> > The website has encountered a problem and cannot display the page you are
> > trying to view. The options provided below might help you solve the
> > problem.
> <snipped>
>
> Shenan Stanley wrote:
> > Left out a few things - let's start with Operating System and current
> > Service Pack (if any) level...
>
> Brandie wrote:
> > I am running Windowa Xp home edition and I am pretty sure its service pack
> > 2
> >
> > I know i asked my cousin to go check out to see if she can update and she
> > is getting the same think , but i linked it to her ugh i am frustrated
>
> As many will tell you - ignore the title and symptoms listed in the article
> referred to. Do method 1 and 2 and see if it fixes your issue whether or
> not you repaired anything.
>
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/943144
> Try method 1 and try to update*.
> If fails - try method 2 and try to update*.
>
> *try to update:
> - Visit http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com/
> - If it asks you to install anything before you see a selection of "Custom"
> or "Express" - do so.
> - Once you see the "Custom" or "Express" selection, choose "Custom".
> - Scan for updates.
> - When it lists what it finds - install the critical ones.
> - You are generally safe doing the Optional Software Updates
> (although I would not put Windows Search on anything.) I
> suggest avoiding the Optional Hardware Updates completely.
>
>
> **IMPORTANT**
> Given you will have so many updates to do I suggest that in the
> "*try to update*" section above - you uncheck all the updates
> and try just one to five at a time - rebooting after each set.
>
> Service Pack 3 is something you can wait on - just install all the rest of
> the updates first (High Priority at least) before worrying over SP3.
>
> --
> Shenan Stanley
> MS-MVP
> --
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>
>
> that is the problem tho , I went to the Update page , i hit express and the green bars comes up then it goes to

Error number: 0x80240030


The website has encountered a problem and cannot display the page you are
trying to view. The options provided below might help you solve the problem.
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So for some reason i am not able to update anything , i cant even get to the
page to pick my updates ... Is their a way you can try to update yours and
see if you are getting the same thing ?? I am IN Bc and i asked my cuz in
Ontario to try and she is getting the same thing
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