Re: Cannot turn on Automatic Updates

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

"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

>

>

> "ecfisher" wrote:

>

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

> >

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

> >

> > "PA Bear" wrote:

> >

> > > 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?

> > > --

> > > ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)

> > > MS MVP-Windows (IE, OE, Security, Shell/User)

> > > AumHa VSOP & Admin DTS-L.org

> > >

> > >

> > > ecfisher wrote:

> > > > 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?

> > >

> > >