IE7 and windows update

[Desmodus]

i'm sure i've updated since installing IE7, but recently when i tried to update windows through IE7 i get the following message:
Windows Update is the online extension of Windows that helps you get the most out of your computer.

Windows Update uses ActiveX Controls and active scripting to display content correctly and to determine which updates apply to your computer.
Tell me about active scripting and ActiveX controls

To view and download updates for your computer, Windows Update should be listed as a Trusted Site in Internet Explorer.

To add Windows Update to the trusted sites zone:

On the Tools menu in Internet Explorer, click Internet Options.
Click the Security tab.
Click the Trusted Sites icon, and then click Sites...
Uncheck the "require server verification" checkbox.
Make sure the following URLs are listed in the Web Sites list box:
http://*.windowsupdate.microsoft.com
http://*.windowsupdate.com
Note: If you need to add a URL to the Web Sites list and the Add button is disabled, contact your system administrator.

i've done what it says and try to add the sites to the trusted sites list, each one is already in my list. i've tried going through the microsoft website, again the same message with slightly different websites to add. again, they are already in my trusted sites.
any ideas?

[Desmodus]

anyone?