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Internet Explorer 8 blocks access to Windows Update
Microsoft plans to add IE8 support to its software update page, but it's not available yet. In the meantime, you can get your updates by clicking the Emulate IE7 button in IE8 and restarting your browser.
[via ComputerWorld]
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Subscribe to commentsBig JohnMar 9th 2008 11:31AM
Thanks for the tip. Double thanks for sparing us the "lol microsoft" that has been accompanying this elsewhere!
Jeff PerontoMar 9th 2008 11:31AM
I have IE8 and updates work just fine.
DidoSarneffMar 9th 2008 11:31AM
All above is true, but you can prevent this installing microsoft user agent string utility and then start it. After restart of your browser you can use MS Update site.
MarkMar 9th 2008 1:38PM
It really shouldn't require IE anyway. I'm glad that in Vista they did away with accessing Windows Update through a browser anyway. I wish they'd backport that feature to XP.
ogundipemuyiwaMar 9th 2008 8:06PM
I installed IE8 three times and I never even got to use it once...it keeps crashing repeatedly after every install
muyiwaMar 9th 2008 8:06PM
I installed IE8 three times and I never even got to use it once...it keeps crashing repeatedly after every install
alienvenomMar 9th 2008 8:08PM
Re: Mark's post
I haven't tried XP SP3 yet, but I hope they put the Vista Windows Update in SP3.
Tyler DarkoMar 9th 2008 9:28PM
I totally agree with Mark!
That's part of the reason why I'm on a Mac :)
MarukoMar 10th 2008 8:53AM
Microsoft always launches its services or products in a hurry...It's so ironic that IE 8 cannot support Windows Update!
Dwight StegallMar 10th 2008 9:35PM
I'm using Windows Vista and I can access Window Update in IE* just fine.