I did a "check for updates" on my "Windows Update" this afternoon and was told that I needed to update my Windows Update before I could check for updates. So I hit the install button (on Windows Update). Then right away I got the WindowsUpdate_xxxx (sorry I didn't write down the number) error. I hit cancel, hit "check for updates" again, and instead saw my old list of outstanding updates.I closed Windows Update, tried again, and saw that same "you need to update your windows update" again, hit "install", got the same error.After I cancelled this time, I no longer get any message to ask me to update my Windows Update. I've rebooted my machine, still nothing, just my old list of updates on my Windows Update. On my update history, I am not seeing anything dated today.Any suggestion would be appreciated.I have Windows Vista SP2. Thank you.

ohanna,Read:http://blogs.technet.com/mu/archive/2009/08/17/reminder-on-upcoming-update-for-windows-update.aspxFor better assistance, please ask for help in the Windows Update Answers Forum.Microsoft Windows Update specific newsgroup... In your newsreader:news://msnews.microsoft.com/microsoft.public.windowsupdate Via Web: http://www.microsoft.com/communities/newsgroups/en-us/default.aspx?dg=microsoft.public.windowsupdateThank you for understanding!Hope this helps,Vincenzo Di Russo Microsoft MVP Windows Internet Explorer, Windows Desktop Experience & Security - Since 2003. My MVP Profile: https://mvp.support.microsoft.com/profile/Vincenzo

Thanks Vincenzo.Sorry I wasn't able to find that forum. Cheers.

ohanna,You are welcome. Glad to help and thank you for your feedback.Good luck!Vincenzo Di Russo Microsoft MVP Windows Internet Explorer, Windows Desktop Experience & Security - Since 2003. My MVP Profile: https://mvp.support.microsoft.com/profile/Vincenzo