Check updates does not work

When I select "Check for Updates" from the "help" menu, I get the message:

"Visual Studio encountered errors when attempting to download the required
files. Check your web vrowser configuration settings and your connection
hardware and then try again"

I can checked my settings and I can successfully download patches from the
Windows Update site. But I keep getting this error in Visual Studio.

Does any one knopw what it might be related to?

> Does any one knopw what it might be related to?
Are you using VS.NET Pro?  I had the same problem.  I was told you have to
call MS for the hotpatch.  It's not on their website, not sure why?  But you
have to call them and they're very quick with distribution.  Have this
email, or the error message handy though to prove to them you're not
mooching and that you're serious about your error and they'll handle you
quick and courteously. :>

Good luck! :>

I have the same problem.  What number did you call?  I can't find a way to
contact MS for support without paying $99.


"Flip" <[remove]phenry_w@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> Are you using VS.NET Pro?  I had the same problem.  I was told you have to
> call MS for the hotpatch.  It's not on their website, not sure why?  But
you
> have to call them and they're very quick with distribution.  Have this
> email, or the error message handy though to prove to them you're not
> mooching and that you're serious about your error and they'll handle you
> quick and courteously. :>
>
> Good luck! :>
>
>