Impossible to update to IE 8, can't get windows updates, can't update via reinstalling DVD.

I read some of the problems and solutions but cannot find mine.  I tried some of the suggestions, but got stuck in the registry editor.  Followed the instructions but I had once to policies-Microsoft-Windows.  I don't have windows update so that I could remove to the? This is probably the problem.  Got a new Vista CD to reinstall and it won't let me, either.  Just search updates. I had this problem essentially since I have my laptop in 2008.  All of the updates fail.   I checked my firewall and updates? When I got to the updates of the program I get an error 5 and the InstallShield Wizard comes up and says that everything is installed?    Help.  I'm probably not explaining this well but hope someone can help me.

Hi Dobey Monster,

Thank you for using the Microsoft Windows Vista Forums.

Method 1:

Microsoft has released a new "Fix it" solution that should automatically solve your problems with Windows Update.  Just click on the link below and follow the instructions.
How to reset the Windows Update components?

http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/971058

If this does not work, follow the instructions in method 2.

Method 2:

To perform the clean boot procedure, follow the instructions in the link below.

How to troubleshoot a problem by performing a clean boot in Windows Vista

http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929135

After checking the problem, turn the computer back to the Normal mode.

You can download and install Internet Explorer 8 from the link below.

How to install Internet Explorer 8

http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/970310

Please post back and let us know if it helped to solve your problem.

Kind regards

KarthiK TP

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