Update Security Essentials says "cannot connect".

When I go to updare my Windows Security Essentials, the error message says "failed to connect". I checked my internet and it is on and running.

Help!

Ellen,

Have you read: (836941) - provides a resolution of problems with a server file, a firewall or proxy HOST settings that block the Windows Update Web site.

http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/836941 >

UTC/GMT is 23:28 on Sunday, July 22, 2012

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