IE5.5 page can’t be displayed Microsoft

I get the old page can not be displayed only when I try to go to Microsft home page or just about any microsoft site but not on other sites? I am running windows me and IE5.5 4308.2900CO with 128 bit security and if I select update Info in help about Internet explorer or Tools windows update or even type in www.microsoft.com or other microsoft sites in links under favorites I get this error like the page is trying to load and then times out with the same page can not be displayed error but haveno problem on any other site? useing roadrunner cable modem service and it will take me to the update page if I select it in start menu in windows called windows update but not from the windows help menu????