Unable to connect to "IE 8" after downloading Microsoft updates

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ptfitzy

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Hi all. I have had several updates from Microsoft this past week and just in one day. I only install the Important or Critical Updates and I have them installed automatically at 3:A.M.
After they are downloaded, I am unable to connect to "IE 8".
Other than deleting them, I go to "System Restore" and set the Restore Date 3 hours prior to the Installation to 12:A.M. I am able to get connected Internet Explorer, but my Updates are gone. The next morning the same ones are Restored at 3:A.M. and I again am unable to connect to the Internet. The further back I go, more updates are removed. Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks,
ptfitzy
 
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I don't think they can with updates disabled. There is a setting to allow critical updates only though. Maybe that is turned on?

Good to hear it's working though.



Thanks a lot.
Phil