From: robert_c72@hotmail.invalid   
      
   On 8/19/2010 1:59 PM, pyotr filipivich wrote:   
   > (snipped earlier posts)   
   >   
   > 	This is the little yellow shield, that pops up when updates are   
   > available.  Hover the mouse over it and it reads "Downloading updates   
   > 24%" (or whatever).   
   >   
   > 	I've found the help and support center sometimes to be another   
   > exercise in frustration. Specifically, the error messages seem to not   
   > be indexed.  Ask about "trunk latches" and it will tell you about   
   > trees, not cars.   
      
   For acquiring updates don't bother with any of the items in the Help and   
   support Center's "Ask for assistance" section. Try "Keep your computer   
   up-to-date with Windows Update" in the "Pick a Task" section. The Help   
   and Support Center will be using the HTML engine from Internet Explorer,   
   even if another browser is your default. You may be asked to permit a   
   download for the version checker, so you will need to be running on an   
   OS login/account with the appropriate privileges. Apparently a list of   
   available updates will be transmitted to your computer and compared to   
   your OS installation by code running on your computer. When offered the   
   choice I usually select "Custom" instead of "Express" install. Over dial   
   up some of the updates would take HOURS to download, but should start   
   promptly and maintain a pace consistent with your connection's bandwidth.   
      
   Most searches utilize an implied "or" when multiple words are entered   
   (trunk latches is "trunk" OR "latches" instead of "trunk latches"). Some   
   will list pages containing the word sequence "trunk latches" first If   
   you surround both words with quotation marks ("trunk latches").   
   Sometimes a link for "Advanced search" will lead to a search page with   
   more explanation about the available options.   
      
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