At 05:31 AM 6/6/2003, you wrote:
>
>Can anyone answer my question regarding updates for windows?
>When Microsoft refer to stopping updates very soon for win98, have they also stopped the updates for ME as well?
>Reason being, I was running 98, and have now moved on to ME, but when I try to get the updates (and there must be lots to be had by now), I get to the page, which just tells me there is a "windows update error."
>I've tried all different ways to access the page, but I get the same message no matter which way I do it.


I updated Windows 98 a few days ago; the Windows Update site
still works fine.

If you can't connect, it could be either a firewall (ZoneAlarm?)
or the Internet Explorer "privacy" settings.

In I.E., check Tools (Alt-T) -> Internet Options -> Privacy ->
Advanced.

You can check "Override automatic cookie handling" and
select "Accept" 1st party and 3rd part cookies, and
"Always allow session cookies."

Try that -- and/or go back to the Privacy dialog and click
Edit.  Type "microsoft.com" and click Allow, then OK.


Bill




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