Strange. Have you tried scanning for malware that may be blocking the URL?
>I've been using the IE6 Tools\Windows Update menu option and it tries to go to
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http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com/>
>I try yours below and I get the same result... "The page cannot be displayed." with a message "Cannot find server or DNS Error" at the bottom.
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>All else of my internet usage is happening normally on the PC.
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>I just also tried using my W2K notebook and I'm getting the same problem.
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Craig Berntson
MCSD, Microsoft .Net MVP, Grape City Community Influencer