Here's the work AROUND that I was given by Microsoft ....... Remember this applies to only WIN XP Home .....OEM versions.......

click .....START /control panel/Internet Options .......when IO properties opens ...click on the Program Tab.....go down to "Manage Add-ons" and click it .........now scroll down and locate the WINDOWS GENUINE ADVANTAGE entry .......hi-lite it ...now in the settings box put a mark in front of "disable" ......then click ok ........ return to the M/S update page and you will be able to download your updates ............

In an Email from Microsoft , they tell me that they are aware of the problem and have a team working on it and expect resolution this week.

cheers

dl65
Or is this another ploy for PEOPLE to move up vista msofts NEW operation system?who knows!What a suspicious nature i have!merlin_2.......LOL ....you aren't a suspicous person are you ? ........ Apparently VISTA is due to be released some time next year . And who knows it may be better than xp .......we'll see.......

Cheers

dl65 It is rather dubious that Windows becomes even more sensitive to changes in hardware.