Win xp 64 cannot update

i tried downloading IE 8 from Microsoft and it says this file is corrupt, so i try my automatic update and it opens ie window that blank but the address bar says
"http://update.microsoft.com/windowsupdate/v6/default.aspx?ln=en-us"
and it does nothing else, I have left it overnight and its still does nothing, i have to use task manager to close it and even then i have to close it twice
any ideas on how to update?
Im guessing the v6 part of the address bar means IE6?

 

no, i think that means it's windows update version 6.

just for kicks, try using this link. I went to the site and selected ie8, for xp 64-bit and i noticed that it says windows server 2003 x64.
http://download.microsoft.com/downl...F90D8E5C097/IE8-WindowsServer2003-x64-ENU.exe

also check out this for troubleshooting windows update.

 

i think server 2003 and xp 64 share some common files
anyway I am dl now when its done ill install and not submit this post till i have a definite result... same response , it says the file is corrupt. I think that the service that installs Microsoft file is broken but i dont know what service(s) that is.
so i cant get IE 8 so I have to use ie 6 which i have installed
so maybe i can redirect ie6 to point at google first and then use the google search to find the update website? thats my last idea. some one please tell me another way to update (i think that may fix the issue with the broken services)

 

oops forgot to post the link for troubleshooting windows update
http://v4.windowsupdate.microsoft.com/troubleshoot/

oh, and this has a fix for update problems:
Dial-a-fix http://majorgeeks.com/Dial-a-fix_d4899.html

 

how do i use the dialafix?

 

well, the download page is blank at the moment, so I'm not sure. Also, I would hold off, I'm not sure if it will work with 64-bit windows. But try the microsoft link.

 

yea blank screen with the microsoft update logo at the top left

 

sorry about that, i'm running windows 7 so i cant browse the windows update page.
either way, you arent able to get to the update page.

Try opening ie and click the tools menu, select windows update from there. My guess is it won't work, but who knows. or try to manually enter the address, windowsupdate.microsoft.com

also, check this page for update problems:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/971058

 

Hi Emilyev,

The problem may be related to a program running on your computer. Try disabling any anti-virus, anti-spyware, firewall programs. Next, power down the computer completely (don't restart). Power up and try again.

Techsent

 

Emilyev,
techsent has a good point, but be careful that the mentioned programs aren't re-enabled on reboot...I believe that some of them will be, in which case disable them again and then try the update or the IE8 install.

Good luck

 

ok i turned off avg free
and powered down with no restart
uplugged the cord and held the power button in for 10 seconds
then replugged and powered back up
then i applied the hotfix that i down loaded,
"http://download.microsoft.com/download/7/5/4/754D6601-662D-4E39-9788-6F90D8E5C097/IE8-WindowsServer2003-x64-ENU.exe"
and it installed and ran fine (which is new from what did before)
now when i click on the windows update at the top of my start menu it opens the IE page and i can choose express or custom
either option gives me a page thats says
"

[Error number: 0x80070424]
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:

Frequently Asked Questions

Find Solutions

Windows Update Newsgroup
For assisted support options:

Microsoft Online Assisted Support (no-cost for Windows Update issues) "

So I click on the online assisted support and it opens another IE page that still hasnt loaded (its been about 8 minutes now)

whats my next move?

 

Ie8 wont install
its says the file is corrupt

 

now im on this page and there is a green bar scrolling at the top like ya see when windows is loading, its been doin that for 15 min should i try to refresh the page?

 

sorry the top over the progress bar says

Checking for the latest updates for your computer...