Windows 7 - Windows Updates vs. Updates?

I am running WinXP-SP3 and in Windows Updates page, there is a
note/link to update to Microsoft Updates.  What is the difference
between the existing Windows Updates process and this new Microsoft
Updates.  Wondering if I should upgrade to it?

Thanks for any insights.

charliec

Windows Updates may not include updates for some of your software. Office,
Windows Live apps, etc. Microsoft updates will include updates for all MS
programs installed.
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Bruce Hagen
MS-MVP Oct. 1, 2004 ~ Sept. 30, 2010
Imperial Beach, CA

So, do you suggest I update to it on WinXP?
Thanks

Yes. It cannot hurt and it very well may help.
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Bruce Hagen
MS-MVP Oct. 1, 2004 ~ Sept. 30, 2010
Imperial Beach, CA

One other question.  I have current Windows Updates set to "notify me"
when updates are available and not to automatically update.  Is that
same option available in Microsoft Updates or is it just automatic?

Same options as WU.
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Bruce Hagen
MS-MVP Oct. 1, 2004 ~ Sept. 30, 2010
Imperial Beach, CA

Thanks

Well, Bruce,

I made the update and ran Microsoft Updates and received the following
error:

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[Error number: 0x800A0007]
The website has encountered a problem and cannot display the page
you are trying to view. The options provided below might help you
solve the problem.
For self-help options:

Frequently Asked Questions

Find Solutions

Windows Update Newsgroup
For assisted support options:

Microsoft Online Assisted Support (no-cost for Windows Update issues)

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Now how do I fix that and/or get back to Windows Update?

charliec

No idea why. it is only a Website.  Have you tried:  Microsoft Online
Assisted Support (no-cost for Windows Update issues)"?
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Bruce Hagen
MS-MVP Oct. 1, 2004 ~ Sept. 30, 2010
Imperial Beach, CA

OK

Check that your computer's date and time, as well as time zone, are set
correctly... double-click the clock in the taskbar in the lower right
corner of your screen, and adjust if necessary, click OK to close.
--
Glen Ventura
MS MVP  Oct. 2002 - Sept. 2009
CompTIA A+