RE: Windows Update shows missing files

"mj" wrote:

> I was unable to use the windows update site; it stated I had missing files
> but it will not reinstall them. Is there a way to get these necessary files
> with out using the restore cd and loosing all my information?
>
> exact error message: Files required to use Windows Update are no longer
> registered or installed on your computer. To continue:
>
> Register or reinstall the files for me now (Recommended)
> Let me read about more steps that might be required to solve the problem
>
> -- the register or reinstall gives another error: 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.