Windows Update safe?

[Margaret Marks]

Like others here, I have been having problems with Windows Update since I
updated from IE 5 to IE6 SP1 last week, on top of Windows 98 SE (all German
editions).

Windows Update kept calling me, but presented only a blank screen.

Today I had a result: to download an Important Update Q329077.

Is it safe to do this now?

TIA
Margaret Marks

[Maurice N]

Hello,
I've had the Q329077 critical patch for Java VM since Sept 18, and no problem.
My o.s. is Win XP ; but that should have no bearing, since the fix is for all who have a latter-day MS Java.

Curious as to why you ask, if it is safe? Are you still getting a "blank screen"?
Take a look at the Windows Update section here
http://www.mvps.org/inetexplorer/answers.htm

Q243787 Err Msg: "Cannot Display Page"

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;[LN];Q243787

Q193701 Blank Page Appears When Attempting to View Windows Update
http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q193/7/01.asp

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=/support/windows/update/FAQ/default.asp

If you have a specific current problem, pls update with more detail.

This may or may not be your situation, but it's worth mentioning. Do you recall ever installing or accepting usage of a "Netzip" utility?
If so, it does & will show your symptoms. And if so, it should be de-installed.

WINUP-NetZIP Utility Installed; Unable to Access Windows Update
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;[LN];Q195437
has an effect on all downloads. This also shows how to de-install.

Problems Viewing Java Programs with NetZip Installed
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;[LN];Q195762

You should consider any other "download" accelerator to be a suspect. HTH
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Maurice N
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