I went to IE to update my computer, but it said that I'm not using IE. I reinstalled IE and tried it, but it still said the same message. Then the computer froze and IE seems broken please help.

What OS?
What version of IE?
What was the exact error message? error number?
Is this a legal copy of Microsoft software?

how to troubleshoot common Windows Update, Microsoft Update, and Windows Server Update Services installation issues
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/906602

If installing/using IE 7:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/917925

http://www.update.microsoft.com/windowsupd...t.aspx?ln=en-us

I'm using IE8 beta on a genuine XP with SP3 RC2 (release candidate I'm waiting for the full )
Message: Thank you for your interest in obtaining updates from our site.

To use this site, you must be running Microsoft Internet Explorer 5 or later.

To upgrade to the latest version of the browser, go to the Internet Explorer Downloads website.

If you prefer to use a different web browser, you can obtain updates from the Microsoft Download Center or you can stay up to date with the latest critical and security updates by using Automatic Updates. To turn on Automatic Updates:


Click Start, and then click Control Panel.
Depending on which Control Panel view you use, Classic or Category, do one of the following:
Click System, and then click the Automatic Updates tab.
Click Performance and Maintenance, click System, and then click the Automatic Updates tab.
Click the option that you want. Make sure Automatic Updates is not turned off.

I just can't go on the site ;)