Computer hangs on Microsoft update site

[aslater]

I was having svchost.exe error problems and the solution was to turn off automatic updates, which I did.  There was also a patch from Microsoft to download, which I did.  I'm ok doing my own update, except that when it goes to the update window (checking your computer for updates, the bar moving from side to side) it hangs and it never changes.  Even to stop that window I have to CTRL+ALT+DEL to get out of it.  I know the problem is with updates, but I can't turn on the automatic again and get svchost error messages.  Any suggestions?

I'm running Windows XP SP2 and Internet Explorer 6 browser (since if I install 7 my computer really stops working). 

[patio]

What type of connection do you have ? ?

When retrieving updates you may not see any activity for awhile which might make it seem the system is "hanging"....best to let it run it's course and finish.

[aslater]

I have a DSL connection.  I leave it "hanging" for a while before I realize it's not doing anything, about 10 minutes - a whole game of hearts!  I know it sometimes takes a while, but 10 minutes is too much time.  Thanks for any help, patio.

[TrapperX]

You can also try this site 
http://windowsupdate.62nds.com/
I use Firefox to do all of my Windows updates flawlessly