"Ann-Louise" <AnnLouise@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:19B9422C-2FA1-4D7C-BE0F-2207962CE1DA@microsoft.com...
>I keep getting this error for the dowload centre and have followed the
> instructions on the help site to fix but still get the error. I have Vista
> home premium and also cannot manually download updates as when I do it
> opens
> a new page in internet explorer and the freezes and I have to use task
> manager to close the page. I have even tried turning off my firewall and
> still doesn't work. Any help would be appreciated!

Xposted to Windows Update as well.

Ann-Louse, if you are directly connected to the Internet or to a home
network -
Open Internet Explorer and click the Tools menu, select Internet Options,
click the Connections tab and now click LAN settings.

Under Automatic configuration, select the Automatically detect settings
check box, and then click OK.

You may receive a "0x8024402C" error message when you scan for updates on
the Windows
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/900936

Windows Update error 8024402C
http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Win...504611033.mspx
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