Hello,

I dunno how this one happened folks-

I decided to try and check for updates, so I tried accessing Windows Update from the link in IE6 (SP-1) - by going to Tools/Window Update. To my surprise, it didn't work... It took me to a totally different page: http://www.microsoft.com/isapi/redir...ienews&o s=N6. I tried repairing my XP installation, but still, the Windows Update link in IE6 takes me to the wrong location.

Is there a way to reprogram this link to point to http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com? I tried looking through the registry but came up empty handed. :(

Any help you can provide will greatly be appreciated.
(Windows XP Pro SP-1, IE6 SP-1)

Thanks!,
-SlickVic78

they fixed that in net ,but i think you are right about xp it takes you to the old website anyhow edit the registery.

i am using windows xp pro sp1, and i don't it is right with xp. mine takes me to the right windows update webpage. :o

Try the link in your start menu. See where it takes you. It might not be a solution, but it will give you an idea of it is just IE that is broke or something in your OS like a reg setting.

I did try the one in the start menu, and that one does work. So there must be a setting for IE that is all screwed up... Where can I find this setting though? I went through the registry and could not find anything regarding a link to Windows Update within IE. I even tried searching for the URL that is currently assigned - no luck :(

-SlickVic78

You could always go here:
_http://v4.windowsupdate.microsoft.com/en/default.asp
then drag the link to your Start Menu and delete the one that doesn't work.

Hey richardc2000,

That's the thing - all other Windows Update links work... Just the one that is within Internet Explorer. I am talking about the one where you select Tools from the top menu within the browser and then select Windows Update. This is not something you can just create a link and drag and drop (although I wish it was that easy).

Thanks though! :)

Anyone else have any ideas how to get this fixed...

Thanks,
-SlickVic78

Hmm... I cut and pasted that url from above:

http://www.microsoft.com/isapi/redir...ienews&o s=N6

into my browser address window and it took me to here:

http://v4.windowsupdate.microsoft.com/en/default.asp

I think the first url is a redirector that sets up your

product prd=ie
this one am not sure on clcid=0x0409
product version? pver=6.0
not sure here either ar=ienews
operating system os=N6

then once that info is gathered redirects you to the second url and figures your downloads per the first url's specs ;)

*just a wild guess* :D

Anyway, it works for me SlickVic - weird stuff, I will keep my eyes open for why it does not work for you :)

/JD

I'm running sp1 and that one works ok for me. I know that doesn't help you much SlickVic78, but I'd say that rules out the fact that it happens to everyone with XP.
Did you try cleaning out all your history,cookies, etc?
Another trick to try is go to C:\WINDOWS\inf, right click ie.inf, and click install (have your xp cd handy)

Hope you can get it fixed.

belthazor,

You are right on the money! :)

I ended up trying to reinstall IE via it's inf file - but that didn't work... So I had nothing to lose and wiped out all my cookies and temporary internet files... All of sudden the SOB worked :)

Thanks so much for everyone's efforts in trying to help me out with this little problem. I've said this once, and I'll say it again - It is people like everyone in this community that makes this board the best!

Thanks so much everyone!
-SlickVic78