missing system tray notification for automatic updates

[wizangzing]

I have an XPsp2 system configured to download updates but not automatically
install them. when I shut down the system I am given the option to install
the updates as part of the shutdown procedure, but I do not get the automatic
updates icon in the systray that I can use to see what updates are ready to
be installed.

-1- any ideas on how to fix this?

-2- any other way to see what updates are waiting to be installed?

I tried reconfiguring automatic updates using the group policy manager
instead of control panel and that didn't help.

I also looked at the services running and started any that seemed might
help, such as alerter, but maybe I missed one?

Thanks

 

[Mark L. Ferguson]

If you are not seeing the update icon in the 'Notification" area of the
taskbar, you probably have some problem in your profile "Theme" files.

Taskbar Repair Tool Plus!: http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm

 

[wizangzing]

Thanks,

that seems like a useful tool, however it did not restore the automatic
updates notification icon. Any other ideas?

 

[Mark L. Ferguson]

start/run, type:
sysdm.cpl

The Update tab should let you turn off the updates, restart the system, and
turn them on again. This may toggle whatever setting is out.