Cannot turn on Automatic Updates

ecfisher

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Jul 1, 2007, 5:28:00 PM7/1/07

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When I checked START-CONTROL PANEL-AUTOMATIC UPDATES I found it to be turned
off and the entire window was greyed out so I could not change any settings.
I'm using Windows XP Pro SP2. I can go to the web site and manually download
updates but would like to activate the automatic service.

Anyone have any suggestions?

PA Bear

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Jul 1, 2007, 5:33:13 PM7/1/07

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What does [Start > Settings > Control Panel >] Security Center report for
the status of (1) anti-virus and (2) firewall?

Is this your own, personal machine or one belonging to your employer?
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~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (IE, OE, Security, Shell/User)
AumHa VSOP & Admin; DTS-L.org

ecfisher

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Jul 1, 2007, 6:02:50 PM7/1/07

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Anti-Virus is on and working (Norton 360), Windows Firewall is on.

This is my own personal machine (Dell Inspiron 8600).

PA Bear

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Jul 1, 2007, 8:05:12 PM7/1/07

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And can you enable Automatic Updates via Security Center or is it grayed out
there, too?
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~PA Bear

TaurArian

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Jul 2, 2007, 12:06:02 AM7/2/07

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1. Check the Service Manager for "Automatic Update" service
Click Start, select Run and type: Services.msc
Press Enter
Locate the - "Automatic Update"
Make sure the service is not disabled and started.

2. If the service is disabled and cannot be started:

Go to START, Select RUN
Type: regsvr32 wuaueng.dll
Press Ok

3. If all else fails:-

Windows Update Greyed Out - Restore (Line 179)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Automatic Updates options are grayed out?:
http://windowsxp.mvps.org/aupolicy.htm

Cyprusdeal

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Nov 30, 2007, 9:24:00 AM11/30/07

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I had the same problem with not being able to turn windows update on, but
thabks to the information you provided i have been able to fix the problem.

Thanks

Icon

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Jun 26, 2008, 10:14:00 AM6/26/08

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TaurArian you are a genius. PERFECT. I have tried lots of things to fix this
problem and nohting worked till now. The red automatic updates sign has
disappeared and all appears to be working ok.

Thanks

Ade

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Jul 14, 2008, 12:37:00 PM7/14/08

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Your a true Gent. I tip my hat to you sir.

Thanx
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Ade

girl@discussions.microsoft.com caribbean girl

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Sep 8, 2008, 12:46:01 PM9/8/08

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Thanks alot this helped me out alot... you guys are doing a great job.....
keep it up...

from the caribbean

fola

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Sep 27, 2008, 8:44:02 PM9/27/08

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thanks ever so much you are the top man.

Stagolee

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Oct 20, 2008, 1:23:01 PM10/20/08

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Thanks a million for the help. I can use auto update no problems at all. Cheers

thanks for this message. thanks.@discussions.microsoft.com really thanks for this message. thanks.

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renato

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Jun 9, 2009, 10:23:01 AM6/9/09

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Cheech138

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Oct 24, 2009, 11:02:01 AM10/24/09

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"TaurArian" wrote:

> 1. Check the Service Manager for "Automatic Update" service
> Click Start, select Run and type: Services.msc
> Press Enter
> Locate the - "Automatic Update"
> Make sure the service is not disabled and started.
>
> 2. If the service is disabled and cannot be started:
>
> Go to START, Select RUN
> Type: regsvr32 wuaueng.dll
> Press Ok
>
> 3. If all else fails:-
>
> Windows Update Greyed Out - Restore (Line 179)
> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>
> Automatic Updates options are grayed out?:
> http://windowsxp.mvps.org/aupolicy.htm
>
>

> Hi,I had the same problem and thank's to the fix:

Go to START, Select RUN
> Type: regsvr32 wuaueng.dll
> Press Ok

ALL IS WELL AGAIN ! THANK YOU 2-TIMES "TaurArian"

YOU DO IT GOOD :)

CIAO FOR NOW
CHEECH138