> "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
> > --
> > How To Ask Questions The Smart Way
> > http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html
> >
Brandie" wrote:


> > 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.
> For self-help options:
>
>
> 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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