Automatic updates

[Derek]

Automatic updates not working. Get message:
"Automatic update service not available"

I have checked services to see if it was running and it's
not even there. Is is something that I can
install/reinstall?

Any ideas?

Thanks in advance.

D.

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

Go to Start > Run and type: MSCONFIG , and hit enter.
Under the General tab, check "Normal Startup - load all device drivers and services",
click "apply" and reboot.

How to configure and use Automatic Updates in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;306525&Product=wupd

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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/

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| Automatic updates not working. Get message:
| "Automatic update service not available"
|
| I have checked services to see if it was running and it's
| not even there. Is is something that I can
| install/reinstall?
|
| Any ideas?
|
| Thanks in advance.
|
| D.