Firstly, *apologies* in advance if this repeats previous postings -
but it doesn't seem to according to my research

I have Windows 2000 on a standard desktop PC with MIE6.0 (if that's
relevant)

When the last Automatic Updates alert icon appeared in the system
tray, I successfully downloaded a number of files . .

*HOWEVER*

.. . before I could install them the computer crashed

Upon reboot there was no sign of the system tray alert icon & I've not
seen it since so I cannot install any of the downloaded update files !

Whether it is still working in terms of coming up whenever any further
new updates are available is anyone's guess !

Any pointers *very much* appreciated