Office 2000 update script error can't create object

[Bob K - Office 2000 Update script error]

Msg following appears in attempt to update Office 2000:

Internet Explorer Script Error
An error has occured in the script on this page
Line 869
Char: 1
Error: Automation server can't create object
Code: 0
URL: http://office.microsoft.com/officeupdate/maincatalog.aspx?lc=en-us
Do you want to continue running scripts on this page? Yes No

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If I continue (either Yes or No option), following Msg appears:

The Office Update Catalog cannot be displayed
The Office Update site is currently experiencing some technical difficulties
and is unable to check for updates.
Click the Try Again link below to try loading the site again (do not use the
Refresh button on your browser to reload the site).
If problems persist, please contact Microsoft Support for assistance. You
can also search for Office updates in the Download Catalog.
/officeupdate/mainCatalog.aspx Try Again

Puzzle: On my other computer (also XP Home), this update function works with
Office 2000. The only thing I can think of is that I used (once) and removed
a Javacool.com file protection freeware & this affected the identity of my
Office 2000 program or files? I tried reinstalling Office & it didn't work.
*THX for your help*

 

[Can-so]

Nortons sofware on the system?


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