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Unable to Download from the Windows Update Web Site


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Symptoms

When you try to download a file from the Microsoft Windows Update Web site, you may not receive the downloadable file, and you may receive the following message in the Internet Explorer Status bar:
Javascript:void(0)

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Cause

This issue can be caused by a damaged scripting engine.

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Resolution

To resolve this issue, download Windows Script 5.7.

To download Windows Script 5.7 for Windows XP visit the following Web site: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=47809025-D896-482E-A0D6-524E7E844D81&displaylang=en

To download Windows Script 5.7 for Windows 2000 , visit the following Web site: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=C03D3E49-B40E-4CA1-A0C7-CC135EC4D2BE&displaylang=en

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More information

"Javascript:void(0)" is the code that is used as the hyperlink target. The "Javascript:void(0)" message always appears when you click a link or mouse over a link on the Windows Update site. This behavior is normal.

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Properties

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Keywords: KB315496, kbprb, kberrmsg, kbenv

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Article Info
Article ID : 315496
Revision : 7
Created on : 8/27/2007
Published on : 8/27/2007
Exists online : False
Views : 332