I'm getting error codes: 1024 & 6003 when i try to run update patchers on an

my game patchers cant update my games because of some file association errors i'm getting. I'm receiving the following errors

Error#1
Could not start patching process
(error #1024) last message 00000483

Error#2
Update failed (error #6004)
Download file failed to execute (error# 6003)

I've cleaned the registry and check and repaired with CCleaner/ uninstalled games then reinstalled them

System Info:
Window 7 Home Premium
Emachine EL1333G-03W

Games are Rift & Runes of Magic (both have run well on this machine previously)


Help!

James Bain