A friend had the same problem and solved it by going into Tools under IE, choosing Internet Options and then
Connections tab.  Click on Lan Setting and uncheck Automatically detect settings.

HTH

Marilyn
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ralph Willing" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, December 19, 2002 8:30 PM
Subject: [PCSOFT] Windows Update - W-98SE


> Microsoft changed their update page a couple of months ago.  Since then, I
> haven't been able to get the page to scan my system and figure which
> updates are needed.
>
> I've disabled my fire wall, shut down all programs and set IE 5.5 security
> levels to low.
>
> Any other suggestions?
>
> Thanks.
>
> Ralph
>
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