Soundcards xp, service Pack 3, can not enable windows update

I am unable to get winows update to work.it is enabled in the security suite but when he turned on.auto, watch lights indicates error. "can not change the settings. "does anyone else have this problem? would appreciate any help.guess microsoft isn't the answer.thanks, TOM

Hello

1. have you you can all changes on the computer before this problem?
2. What is the full and exact error message?

Try to perform the SFC scan on the computer and check for the issue.

1. Click Start and type cmd in the box start the search.
2. right click on cmd in the list programs and then click Run as administrator.

If you are prompted for an administrator password or a confirmation, type your password or click on continue

3. at the command prompt, the following line, and then press ENTER:
sfc/scannow

Reference: http://www.microsoft.com/resources/documentation/windows/xp/all/proddocs/en-us/system_file_checker.mspx?mfr=true

See also:
You cannot install some programs or updates
http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/822798
Windows Update Troubleshooter
http://v4.windowsupdate.Microsoft.com/troubleshoot/

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