Ox80070008

Hello
I can not download updates windows on my computer and get the Ox80070008 error message being that a novice at this i can't find how to solve this problem - I downloaded SP3 but it made no difference at all. can anyone help please?
Regards pete

You may encounter temporary connection errors [for example, 0 x 80070008] when you use Windows Update or Microsoft Update to install updates
http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/836941

What application or antivirus security suite is installed and your current subscription?  What anti-spyware (other than Defender) applications?  What third-party firewall (if applicable)?  Who were these applications that run in the background when you installed Windows XP (?) SP3?

A (another) Norton or McAfee application has already been installed on the computer (for example, a free trial version which is preinstalled when you bought it)?

~ Robear Dyer (PA Bear) ~ MS MVP (that is to say, mail, security, Windows & Update Services) since 2002 ~ WARNING: MS MVPs represent or work for Microsoft

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