Windows Update Troubles

[Infested Cats]

So, everytime I try running windows update (V5, to be exact), I always get to the point where it says I'm downloading the files, but when it starts to install, it says FAILED for each file.

What the hell.

Any ideas?

[Harsh!]

Ive had the same error happening for 2 days, then I turned on "automatic-updates", rebooted and when i connected to the net, it automatically downloaded Service pack 2.
Bill Gates fucked it up again i suspect

[JRSellers]

So, everytime I try running windows update (V5, to be exact), I always get to the point where it says I'm downloading the file

I can't even get that far. In fact, I've gotten "The page cannot be displayed." for every site I've tried, MS or not.

[Infested Cats]

The error I seem to be getting when I check C:\Windows\WindowsUpdate.log is 0x8024000c.

I googled that error, and I don't get much as to what the fuck I'm really supposed to do.

/me is confused/aggrevated.

[uNz[i]]

I've had trouble in the past with Sygate firewall blocking the install phase of Windows Updates.
Temporarily disabled the firewall and WU worked again.

Hope that helps.