Windows Update not working.

I'm running windows 2000 and Automatic updates doesn't seem to be working.

I've got it enabled in the control panel to notify me of available updates, and using Administrative Tools I can see the Automatic Updates service is enabled. But when I manually access Windows Update using Internet Explorer I can see 2 critical updates waiting to be installed, that I haven't been notified about.

Is there a way to reinstall Automatic updates, or to fix it?

Thanks.

 

you could try looking at this link, and the links from the link. i tried checking the links provided, but because i'm useing xp it took me to the xp update page, so sorry if the links are of no use to you

 

Why not change to Linux lol but actuallly i had the same problem on Xp it was my Firewall Tiny Firewall im now using Zonealarm pro with no problems

 

Thank you so much I was a little too enthusiastic with my firewall blocking and had blocked outgoing Generic Host Process. It's all working now.