I've never had this error, but here are some suggestions:
Use the forum Search function with the terms patch system error:
http://forums.station.sony.com/mxo/...=&postTime=
Several of their suggestions include making sure your virus protection/firewall/router isn't blocking MxO from patching and resetting your modem/router/PC.
for example:
http://forums.station.sony.com/mxo/...336#36300361396
jeffers wrote:
Hmm see you've got norton internet security, just check that isn't locked down and also check it has a rule in place for launcher.exe and matrix.exe. Additionally check that Internet Explorer isn't set to work offline. That can cause the same error. " />
Jeffers