Hi, Bremerpc,
From all references on the web about this, it is possibly spyware that is causing you not to download IE SP1. I have never seen this personally, but if you wish, do the steps below, and it might solve the issue, but not absolutely sure:
If you think you already have Spyware/Advertising Ware in your computer, run these as follows:
AdAware at:
http://www.lavasoftusa.com
Download: AdAware_SE V 1.06
SpyBot Search & Destroy V 1.4
http://www.spybot.info/en/download/index.html
All of the above programs run better and much faster when run in SafeMode.
To get into SafeMode:
Re-boot the computer, and immediately after starting up, Press and hold down, F8, at top of keypad.
When the options show on the screen, use the up and down arrow keys on the keyboard to select
"Safe Mode".
Press Enter
It's best to run the AdAware scan first; 3 times; then re-boot.
Then, run the AdAware scan again 3 times. Then, run SpyBot, and then CWShredder.
Re- Boot.
Reason for running so many times:
Some of these trojans' files can be deleted the first time; leaving some others; but on re-boot, they re-write the files that were deleted.
Running multiple times deletes most of it the first
time.
If you wish to have a great program, after you clean out Spyware/Advertising Ware:
This program stops this stuff from getting into the computer in the first place, by placing URL's in the browser, stopping them instantly. One of the Very Best free programs anyone can download! Updates of AntiSpyware Definitions are available on almost a weekly basis.
SpyWare Blaster 3.5
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/sbupdate.html
Free online scan at:
http://www.trendmicro.com/spyware-scan/
I apologize in advance if you already have AdAware and SpyBot. I would try the Free online scan first a Trendmicro, see if it finds anything. You can safely delete anything it finds. If it does find something, then delete it, re-boot, and try the Windows Update again for SP1.
I do wish you the best.
Linear Mode
