-=PCTechTalk=- Re: about the windows update site ...again

Mike,  do you know where I can find a download page for my uncle for
adaware (not the SE newer version) since I am used to the older one.  I
tried their site but did not see it only the SE one.

Thanks,

Cristy


> [Original Message]
> From: Mike <mikebike@xxxxxxxxx>
> To: <pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Date: 1/29/2005 10:18:40 PM
> Subject: -=PCTechTalk=- Re: about the windows update site ...again
>
> Hi Barb,
> see if you can get to this page;
> http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=3D836941
> You receive an "Error 0x80072EE2" or "Error 0x80072EFD" error message when
> you try to use Windows Update
> Article ID : 836941 
>
> SYMPTOMS
> When you try to use the Microsoft Windows Update Web site, you may receive
> one of the following error messages: 
> Error 0x80072EE2
> Error 0x80072EFD
> Initialization Error 0x80072F76
> Error IUCTL Failed to download iuident.cab from
> http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com/v4/ to C:\Program
> Files\WindowsUpdate\V4\temp (Error 0x80072F76) 
> CAUSE
> This issue may occur when access to the Windows Update site is blocked
> because one or more of the following conditions is true: =95 A firewall on
> your computer or local network is interfering with your connection to the
> Windows Update site. 
> =95 The Windows Update Web site is mapped to a specific IP address in the
> HOSTS file on your computer. Microsoft does not recommend the use of
entries
> for the Windows Update Web site in the HOSTS file because the IP addresses
> for the site can change.
>
> Note This issue has been reported with Internet enhancement programs (such
> as TweakMASTER DNS) that can add entries to your HOSTS file without your
> knowledge. 
> =95 Proxy server settings are interfering with your connection to the
> Windows Update site. 
>
> RESOLUTION
> To resolve this issue, use the following methods in the order that they
are
> presented until the issue is resolved. After each method, test to
determine
> whether the issue is resolved.
> Method 1: Test your Internet connection to Windows Update
> Test to determine if your Internet connection is preventing you from
> reaching the Windows Update Web site. To do this, visit the following
> Microsoft Windows Update Web site to determine if you can download the
> Iuident.cab file:
> http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com/v4/iuident.cab
> If a file download dialog box appears, the problem is not with your
Internet
> connection. Click Cancel. If you cannot connect to this link, and you
> receive a "Page Cannot Be Displayed" error message, your Internet
connection
> is preventing you from reaching the Windows Update site.
> Method 2: Reconfigure or update your firewall program
> Reconfigure or update your firewall program so that Windows Update is not
> blocked, and then try to update your computer again by using Windows
Update.
> For information about how to reconfigure or update your firewall program,
> see the documentation that was included with the program, view the Help
> files for your program, or contact the manufacturer's technical support
> department.
> Method 3: Remove Windows Update entries from the HOSTS file
> To remove Windows Update entries from the HOSTS file, follow these steps:
1.
> Click Start, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, and then click
> Notepad 
> 2. On the File menu, click Open. 
> 3. In the Files of type box, click All Files. 
> 4. In the Look in box, locate the following folder: 
> C:\Winnt\system32\drivers\etc\
>
> Note If you are running Windows XP or if you have upgraded from an earlier
> version of Windows, you may have to replace this location with the
following
> location:
> C:\Windows\system32\drivers\etc\ 
> 5. Double-click to open the hosts file. 
> 6. Remove any lines that contain entries for Windows Update
> (http://v4.windowsupdate.microsoft.com). 
> 7. On the File menu, click Save. 
> 8. Close Notepad. 
>
> Method 4: Run the IPCONFIG /FLUSHDNS command
> To run the ipconfig /flushdns command, follow these steps: 1. Click Start,
> and then click Run. 
> 2. In the Open box, type cmd, and the click OK. 
> 3. At the command prompt, type the following command, and then press
ENTER:
> ipconfig /flushdns 
> 4. Close the command window. 
>
> Method 5: Add Windows Update addresses to the trusted sites list
> To add Windows Update addresses to the trusted sites list, follow these
> steps: 1. Open Microsoft Internet Explorer. 
> 2. Click Tools, and then click Internet Options. 
> 3. Click the Security tab, and then click Trusted Sites. 
> 4. Click Sites, and then click to clear the Require server verification
> (https:) for all sites in this zone check box. 
> 5. In the Add this Web site to the zone box, type each of the following
> addresses, and click Add after each address: =95
> http://Windowsupdate.microsoft.com 
> =95 http://V4.Windowsupdate.microsoft.com 
> =95 https://v4.Windowsupdate.microsoft.com 
> =95 http://Download.Windowsupdate.com 
> =95 http://V5.Windowsupdate.microsoft.com and
> https://v5.Windowsupdate.microsoft.com 
>  
> 6. Click OK to close all Internet Options windows. 
>
> Method 6: Add Windows Update addresses to the proxy settings exceptions
list
> If your Internet connection uses a proxy server, add the Windows Update
> sites to the proxy settings exceptions in Internet Settings. To do this,
> follow these steps: 1. Open Internet Explorer. 
> 2. Click Tools, and then click Internet Options. 
> 3. Click the Connections tab, and then click LAN Settings. 
> 4. Click Advanced, and then type the following text in the Exceptions text
> box (all in one line):
>
windowsupdate.microsoft.com;v4.windowsupdate.microsoft.com;download.windowsu
p
> date.com
> Note If you are running third-party proxy or firewall software, see your
> product documentation for information about how to add these sites to the
> exception list for those applications. 
> 5. Click OK to close all Internet Options windows. 
> ++ There is more on the web site.
>
>
> Mike ~ It is a good day if I learned something new.
> Editor MikesWhatsNews http://www.mwn.ca/ 
>
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>
> On 1/29/2005 at 9:08 PM Barb wrote:
>
> no firewall
> I had service pack 2 on here before I restored
> haven't put that back on again yet but I wondered if there might be
remnants
> of it left on here and maybe it's confusing the system or something??
> whatdoyathink?
>
> and thanks :0)
> Barb
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "cristy" <juneybug2004@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Saturday, January 29, 2005 8:57 PM
> Subject: -=3DPCTechTalk=3D- Re: about the windows update site ... again
>
>
>
> HI Barb,
>
> I am definitely no expert, but wondered perhaps if you have a firewall
> blocking access somehow?
>
>
> Cristy
>
>
> > [Original Message]
> > From: Barb <kisses@xxxxxxxxx>
> > To: =3DPCTechTalk=3D <pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > Date: 1/29/2005 9:31:34 PM
> > Subject: -=3DPCTechTalk=3D- about the windows update site ... again
> >
> > Since I didn't get any response I'm going to try to ask again on this
....
> > hoping that SOMEONE will have an answer.
> > Since reinstalling I can no longer download from windows update site ...
> it
> > won't even install the "engine" there
> > Please, I hope someone can help me out with this problem.  It's driving
me
> > nuts!!!
> >
> > Thankyou
> >
> > Barb
>
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