Automatic updates hangs on the taskbar without action. Unable to access update site via browser.

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I encountered the search-certified toolbar some time ago. I subsequently thought I had removed the item. Then when automatic updates presented at the taskbar it would hang without any dowload.


I can access the web and the MS site, however, any attempt to go to downloads/update etc results with "Internet Explorer cannot display the webpage". "It appears you are connected to the Internet, but you might want to try to reconnect to the Internet."

Most likely causes:
  • You are not connected to the Internet.
  • The website is encountering problems.
  • There might be a typing error in the address.

  • This message is common to both IE and Chrome. I am not sure whether a malware issue remains or an additional problem exists?
I have Avast (free), SpybotSD and Malwarebytes installed. Avast and SSD simply scan weekly in the hope that they detect and remove threats.

I have run HijackThis, however, when run the result was unremarkable.

Following some web info I installed and run the following:

HitmanPro adwcleaner and tdsskiller. Interestingly, some search-certified toolbar items were discovered by the above and removed?

Prior to the abovementioned actions I followed a number of suggestions found within MS community regarding the failure of the update function. Again, without success.




Operating System
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition


Central Processor
Intel(R) Pentium(R) M processor 1.70GHz






Graphics


Video Adapter
Mobile Intel(R) 915GM/GMS,910GML Express Chipset Family


Video Memory
128.00 MB


Screen Resolution
1280 x 800


Storage


Total Memory
1.99 GB


Free Memory
1.38 GB


Total Hard disk
34.20 GB


Free Hard disk
9.33 GB





  • Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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