Hello Forums:
Windows Update does not complete its "checking for the latest updates for your computer" part of the update process.
This is after I have shut down the hiding my IP program and exited.
The first time it went over 11 minutes untill I stopped it.
Question - Do I have to uninstall Hide My IP in order to update Windows ?
I am using updated Windows XP. And I am using Premium Hide My IP.

It would help to know if you're getting any type of an error code or "timed out" message. And if yes, what does it say.

no error code or tmied out message, it just never stops checking. I stopped it after about 11 min.

What makes this one very odd is that you're not getting a timed out or error code message. If you're still having a problem, please write to staff/hide-my-ip.com ( / = @ ) so we can ask you some additional questions about your computer, etc.

Hi, I have the same problem which was reported on the 28-May-2008, I had to stop using the program after buying it because of this problem

People experience the "Connection Time Out" error when they don't have an updated version of the Microsoft platform that is in their computer.

Also, make sure that your IE version is up to date (Internet Explorer 7).

Problems with your Internet connection or firewall are other items that could be causing you problems connecting to auto update. Again, check your computer's configuration, Internet access and firewall settings.

Another possible reason is when the Microsoft servers are overloaded. This will be especially true if you have your system set to "auto update". I like to be notified when an update is available and see if *I* want to update the Microsoft software.

This issue can occur if one of the following conditions is true:
• You have spyware or malware running on the computer.
• You have viruses that are running on the computer.
• You do not have sufficient free space on the hard disk.
• You do not have sufficient random access memory (RAM) installed on the computer.
• You have corrupted or outdated drivers.
• You have too many files in the Recycle Bin or temporary folders.

I have exactly the same issue - as soon as I uninstall HMIP, Windows Update works fine

Has any of the HMIP support team bothered to check this out, Hate throwing good money away. Thanks.

Please review this link:
http://www.hide-my-ip.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=240

Ive tried everything surggested and still have the problem. I uninstalled HMIP and windows update worked fine, ive just reinstalled it and once again windows update will not stop searching
Theres obviously a problem with HMIP

If you're still having a problem with the Windows Update link issue, please write to staff/hide-my-ip.com ( / = @ ) so we can ask more detailed questions about your computer; its configuration and our software. Thanks.

Will do mate, cheers

Clawjaw, any further update on this problem?

I hope Clawjaw has found a resolution. I am having the same problem as you guys, with HMIp and Microsoft Update. I have outlined the issues I'm experiencing, in this thread: Having HMIp "Issues" with ESS and Windows Update

1) Install Hide My IP
2) Run Regedit, export and saving (as #####.reg)this key:
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\WinSock2\Parameters\Protocol_Catalog9]
3) When you need Windows Update, run LSPFIX and remove securenet.dll
4) After windows update, restore the #####.reg. Hide my Ip is now full again.
5) Dont need uninstall and install Hide My Ip, only restore a register key if need HMIP, or LSPFIX if need WU
Not the better solution, but work.
Sorry, my english is poor.