Why won't my computer let me download any updates?
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Hi.\n\nThere could be a couple options.  Without more information, it's difficult to diagnose, but the first thought that comes to mind is that you may not have sufficient privileges on your system.  It may be that you must be logged in as an Administrator or with Administrator privileges on your machine before you will be allowed to download/install updates.\n\nAnother possibility is that you have a pop-up blocker or a really aggressive anti-spyware/anti-virus application that's getting in the way of your efforts to download updates.\n\nIf this is a machine that is owned by your employer or school, I recommend contacting your System Administrator for assistance.  If you own this machine (and if this is a Windows-based machine), I recommend double checking your pop-up blocker, anti-virus applications to make sure they're not in the way.  Then, double-check on your log-in so that you're logged in with Administrator privileges.\n\nGood luck!
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go to downloads manager     type this in in search your computer you might be able to rerun downloads when computer starts back up , if you are getting booted offline alot
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www.free.grisoft.com\ndownload - update - run ... but first turn OFF system restore otherwise when you reboot it will reload\nonce you reboot run scan again ... if all clear turn ON system restore
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Try doing a clean install, instead of an upgrade, preferably on an empty partition. I don't think its got anything to do with your network card. However, if is not too much of a hassle, try doing the installation without the card on.
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You might want to check to see if you have pop-up blocker active or installed, that might have stopped the download.  Are you getting any particular error messages?
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if u using XP SP2, go to microsoft.com and download the security updates... there are about 10 in total... it may also be the firewall or security issue with the comp... in the worst case, nasty virus got into your comp...
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I would try doing a windows update, and downloading the most recent version of windows media players
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This error may occur when access to the Windows Update site is blocked because one or more of the following conditions is true:\n\n# A firewall on your computer or local network is interfering with your connection to the Windows Update site.\n\n# 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. NB: This issue has been reported with Internet enhancement programs (such as TweakMASTER DNS) that can add entries to your HOSTS file without your knowledge.\n\n# The MTU setting on your router is too high/low.\n\n# Proxy server settings are interfering with your connection to the Windows Update site.\n\n# Norton Internet Security 2003 may be blocking access.\n\nTo try and resolve the error 0x80072EFD, use the following tips... After each tip test to determine whether the issue is resolved.\n \n\nResolution Suggestion One:\n\n# Test your Internet connection to Windows Update.\n\nA simple solution but one that works in many circumstances!\n\nTest 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:\n\nhttp://windowsupdate.microsoft.com/v4/iuident.cab \n\nIf 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.\n\nResolution Suggestion Two:\n\n# Reconfigure or update your firewall program.\nReconfigure 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.\n \n\n\ne.g It my mean Opening TCP/IP 443 in both directions for this process:  %windir%&#92;system32&#92;svchost.exe\n\nResolution Suggestion Three:\n\n# Remove Windows Update entries from the HOSTS file.\n\nTo remove Windows Update entries from the HOSTS file, follow these steps:\n\n-Click Start, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, and then click Notepad\n-On the File menu, click Open.\n-In the Files of type box, click All Files.\n-In the Look in box, locate the following folder: \n\nC:&#92;Winnt&#92;system32&#92;drivers&#92;etc&#92;\n\n-Double-click to open the hosts file.\n-Remove any lines that contain entries for Windows Update (http://v4.windowsupdate.microsoft.com).\n-On the File menu, click Save.\n-Close Notepad.\n\nI have seen the 0x80072EFD error resolved by this tip many times...\n\n-----------------------------------------------\n\nResolution Suggestion Four:\n\n# Run the IPCONFIG /FLUSHDNS command.\n\nTo run the ipconfig /flushdns command, follow these steps:\n\n-Click Start, and then click Run.\n-In the Open box, type cmd, and the click OK.\n-At the command prompt, type the following command, and then press ENTER:\n\nipconfig /flushdns\n\nClose the command window.\n\n-----------------------------------------------\n\nResolution Suggestion Five:\n\n# Add Windows Update addresses to the trusted sites list.\n\nTo add Windows Update addresses to the trusted sites list, follow these steps:\n\n-Open Microsoft Internet Explorer.\n-Click Tools, and then click Internet Options.\n-Click the Security tab, and then click Trusted Sites.\n-Click Sites, and then click to clear the Require server verification (https:) for all sites in this zone check box.\n-In the Add this Web site to the zone box, type each of the following addresses, and click Add after each address:\nhttp:/
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When you download it it offers you updates for certain sections of the programme...take the ones you need and away you go...just update it...I re-loaded it last night and had to do the same. Just follow the on screen instructions...if having probs...remove the programme and begin again. Also...when you run the first scan...take the system backup incase you lose some of your browser cookies. Then you can repalce them if needed..!!
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go to windows update, and download them there
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Turn on automatic aupdates. Go to control panel, security center, automatic updates. Make sure they are on. Windows will check to see if there is any. Make sure your firewall dosn't block it tho. You can also go to the ms site www.microsoft.com and do it there
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make sure you have service park 1 before 2. and your computer need some other security update before service park 2, so I'll advice you to enable auto update so in that way it'll download accordingly.
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With out looking at your system directly, I suggest doing a search for www.windowsupdate.com Try to download and install any updates to IE.  You can also try to empty out your cache.  To do this with IE open go to Tools, Internet Options On the general tab under temp internet files go to settings.  Click view files, delete everything that you can see.  Then go to Security under internet options and set the security to default and apply.  Close IE and reopen (Post how it works out.)
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just try and click the refresh button it might reload if not that just means your computer is not compatible
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I don't know what browser you have, but check the download-manager and make appropriate changes.
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If you're concerned about getting updates you need to turn on automatic update, its in your security centre - assuming your running xp with service pack2 of course.\n\nTo get to your security centre click start and go to the control panel and double click the security centre icon.
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where D L is correct in answering your question I would like to point out that you should just get rid of Norton and find something else, I mean if the fact that you are trying to download an update for a program that is blocking ITSELF from updating can't be that great, you'd think that if Norton was such a great program it would let its own updater run.\nIt's not just my opinion, look around, most people are fed up with norton not working.