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Posted 02 March 2009 - 04:01 AM
Hi Everyone this is my first post, i have searched the problems with windows updates on the site but cant seem to find anything that matches my problem. I will do my best to explain to you and if anyone has some advise i would be really grateful 
OK then, When i start the computer up it comes up with "Windows can't check for updates" Then when i click on this icon the screen flashes up with no writing on it at all, completely white. And the disappears almost instantaneously.
There are no error codes at all. I have tried to go in to "all programs" and start windows updates but the problem is the same. If i go into control panel and try it there, it will make a click sound but wont even flash up.
As well as this when in control panel it will not let me access "System" to change settings or check performance etc.
I have tried disabling my firewall and AVG and Spyware Terminator Real time protection, but nothing changes it will not allow me to access updates.
I have run checks for any infections on the computer but comes up clean.
I am running Vista Home Premium and have also installed vista service pack 1 without any problems.
The computer seems to be running ok can be a bit slow but i put that down to Acer e management. I'm the only user as its a home laptop and this problem has been happening for as long as i can remember.
Any help would be gratefully received, but please be gentle with me as not the most computer literate person in the world. Many Thanks
OK then, When i start the computer up it comes up with "Windows can't check for updates" Then when i click on this icon the screen flashes up with no writing on it at all, completely white. And the disappears almost instantaneously.
There are no error codes at all. I have tried to go in to "all programs" and start windows updates but the problem is the same. If i go into control panel and try it there, it will make a click sound but wont even flash up.
As well as this when in control panel it will not let me access "System" to change settings or check performance etc.
I have tried disabling my firewall and AVG and Spyware Terminator Real time protection, but nothing changes it will not allow me to access updates.
I have run checks for any infections on the computer but comes up clean.
I am running Vista Home Premium and have also installed vista service pack 1 without any problems.
The computer seems to be running ok can be a bit slow but i put that down to Acer e management. I'm the only user as its a home laptop and this problem has been happening for as long as i can remember.
Any help would be gratefully received, but please be gentle with me as not the most computer literate person in the world. Many Thanks
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