0x80244019 Windows Update XP

Hi, I've read through the Windows Update issues and none are relevent to me, so here goes

I just installed a new Hard Drive, installed XP, sorted Network connection and virus protection, then into Windows Update, I installed Active X and click check for Updates, it then gave me the Express or All option, I clicked express, and got this error (several times)

[Error number: 0x80244019]
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.

I went online and found a message board, (see below) and I followed their instructions to the T, got to the last bit where I run Microsoft Fixit and it won't run because I don't have SP3, I can't get SP3 until updates work?

please help and keep it simple

Mary

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I.- Verify that the time, date/yəar & time-zone are set correctly

<<Set the clock>>

II.- Cləar out your Temporary files

Cləan up the system (cləaring out all the temp/tmp folders, and included all offline content, cləaring the browser tif, delete cookies.

<<http://winhelp2002.mvps.org/delcache.htm>>

Click Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cləanup
<<http://www.winhelp.us/index.php/windows/enhancing-windows-performance/free-up-disk-space-in-windows.html>>

Best and əasier to use - CCləaner.

Download the basic (Slim) build via

<<http://www.ccleaner.com/download/builds.aspx>>

The basic (Slim) build does not contain the disgusted Toolbar

DO NOT USE ANY Advanced cləaning options. DO NOT TOUCH THE REGISTRY. At ləast not for now.

Reboot

III.-. Access the KB971058 article via Internet Explorer- 32 bit (only)
How do I reset Windows Update components <<http://support.microsoft.com/kb/971058>>

Suggest you download and save it. Then close all open programs and web browsers.
Run Microsoft Fixit 50202.msi

 

:heart Briliant, that did the trick nicely, thank you so much, now for hundreds of updates