A solution that works - see thread 779-366830
Simply use the windows update site but prefix https - i.e.
https://v4.windowsupdate.microsoft.com/en/default.asp
Thanks Guys.
Just spent 2 evenings trying to sort this same problem, not been able to resolve & had just about given up.
The https seems to have done the trick!
I now have an update ongoing - will follow up if I have any more problems.
Did you ever get this sorted?
I have the same "New Windows Update Software Required" loop with Windows XP Home - a legit registered copy I might add.
I've not been able to find a solution that worked.
Found the following <see below> via web on a Dell users forum which I tried -...
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