For some reason, Microsoft Update has stopped working for my system.
I have a valid copy of my Windows XP Pro installed. The OS passed the Genuine Advantage Validation Tool. I was able to install all the initial updates, to include Service Pack 2. I was also able to download and install updates for my Office 2003 Pro Suite, to include Service Pack 3.
I have Windows Live OneCare 90-Day trial version installed on my computer.
Before, when my OneCare performed a tune-up, it would search and install any updates as part of the procedure. Now, it refers me to check for updates after the tune-up procedure has completed.
When I initiate Microsoft Update, the green bar just scrolls continuously from left to right. Normally, the scrolling would finish in under 5 minutes. Now, it will continue to scroll until I stop it. I once timed it at 20 minutes.
If this is not the forum for this question, please tell me where I could find help and not just simply state that I am in the wrong place.
Additionally, when installing the Windows XP Pro OS, I was not asked to register and activate my copy as was part of the installation process prior to this year. I reinstalled my OS three times and was not asked to input my key or activate the product once I got to my desktop as before.
