Windows xp automatic update service

[Bobby]

For the last two weeks I have received automatic updates every night when I
shut my computer off. Does Microsoft really send out updates every day for
Windows xp or is there something wrong with my computer? Bobby

 

[wmcmillion]

The last couple of days I've been getting the update icon show up on my
desktop in the clock area. I download and install, says installation
complete, but the icon doesn't go away. I went to windows update site and
check on my history of updates and found the same update had been downloaded
7 or 8 times. Can anyone help me with this problem, would really appreciate
it as this is driving me batty.

 

[PA Bear [MS MVP]]

Something's wrong with your computer (unless Windows Defender's installed;
even then, Defender should only update twice a week via Automatic Updates).

Tip: Temporarily disable real-time protection by your anti-virus and/or
anti-spyware applications (e.g., CounterSpy, Spysweeper, Spybot Tea Timer,
AVG Anti-Spyware) and/or any third-party firewall (e.g., ZA) before
attempting to install the update(s). If you disable the third-party
firewall, make certain that you enable the Windows Firewall!

=====================

How to troubleshoot Windows Update, Microsoft Update, and Windows Server
Update Services installation issues:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/906602

1. See the "Need more help? Tell us what problem you are having" section of
http://support.microsoft.com/ph/6527

2. You cannot install some updates or programs
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/822798

3a. Check your WindowsUpdate.log (%windir%\WindowsUpdate.log) for errors
associated with the download/install.

How to read the WindowsUpdate.log file
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/902093

3b. Compare errors to those listed here:
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/blogs/mowgreen/index.php?showentry=1122
and/or go to http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com > click on Help and Support
link in left pane > Solve problems on your own.

4. Windows Update Checklist:
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/updtcl.htm

5. Windows Update-specific newsgroup:
news://msnews.microsoft.com/microsoft.public.windowsupdate

Archive of Windows Update newsgroup:
http://groups-beta.google.com/group/microsoft.public.windowsupdate

===========================

Start a free Windows Update support incident request:
https://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?gprid=6527

Support for Windows Update:
http://support.microsoft.com/gp/wusupport

 

[PA Bear [MS MVP]]

Please being a new thread about your problem. Thanks.

 

[PA Bear [MS MVP]]

"Please BEGIN a new thread..."

Please being a new thread about your problem. Thanks.

 

[Bobby]

Thanks. I disabled my Avast anti-virus software and my Norton firewall and
enabled Windows firewall but I still have the same update attempt at each
shutdown. Do you have any other recommendations?

 

[PA Bear [MS MVP]]

Yes.

Repost:
Any errors (e.g., Error 1058)?

 

[Bobby]

I checked Windows Update Support. I went to Windows Update on my computer
and "Review your update history." My update history shows 20-30 consecutive
security updates labeled "KB936181" all of which suceeded with no failures or
error codes. Still they keep popping up every time I shut down the computer.
My history shows no failures for the last 50-60 updates.

 

[PA Bear [MS MVP]]

[Crossposted to Windows Update newsgroup]

Well, now that you've told me what update keeps repeating!...

See the Known Issues and More Information sections of
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/936181

 

[Sajjad Mehdi]

Bobby,

This the steps in this post...

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/...eral&mid=f860d2f5-d580-4c76-9c05-89897bcc50b8

--
Mir Sajjad Mehdi
Microsoft XP Platform Support

[Crossposted to Windows Update newsgroup]

Well, now that you've told me what update keeps repeating!...

See the Known Issues and More Information sections of
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/936181
--
~PA Bear

I checked Windows Update Support. I went to Windows Update on my computer
and "Review your update history." My update history shows 20-30
consecutive
security updates labeled "KB936181" all of which suceeded with no failures
or error codes. Still they keep popping up every time I shut down the
computer. My history shows no failures for the last 50-60 updates.

 

[Bobby]

I tried several of your suggestions. One of them worked. My shutdowns are
now normal. Thank you very much. Bobby

Bobby,

This the steps in this post...

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/...eral&mid=f860d2f5-d580-4c76-9c05-89897bcc50b8

--
Mir Sajjad Mehdi
Microsoft XP Platform Support

[Crossposted to Windows Update newsgroup]

Well, now that you've told me what update keeps repeating!...

See the Known Issues and More Information sections of
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/936181
--
~PA Bear

I checked Windows Update Support. I went to Windows Update on my computer
and "Review your update history." My update history shows 20-30
consecutive
security updates labeled "KB936181" all of which suceeded with no failures
or error codes. Still they keep popping up every time I shut down the
computer. My history shows no failures for the last 50-60 updates.

:
Yes.

Repost:
How to troubleshoot Windows Update, Microsoft Update, and Windows
Server
Update Services installation issues:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/906602

1. See the "Need more help? Tell us what problem you are having"
section
of
http://support.microsoft.com/ph/6527

2. You cannot install some updates or programs
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/822798

3a. Check your WindowsUpdate.log (%windir%\WindowsUpdate.log) for
errors
associated with the download/install.

How to read the WindowsUpdate.log file
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/902093

3b. Compare errors to those listed here:
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/blogs/mowgreen/index.php?showentry=1122
and/or go to http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com > click on Help and
Support
link in left pane > Solve problems on your own.

Any errors (e.g., Error 1058)?
--
~PA Bear

Bobby wrote:
Thanks. I disabled my Avast anti-virus software and my Norton firewall
and
enabled Windows firewall but I still have the same update attempt at
each
shutdown. Do you have any other recommendations?

:
Something's wrong with your computer (unless Windows Defender's
installed;
even then, Defender should only update twice a week via Automatic
Updates).

Tip: Temporarily disable real-time protection by your anti-virus and/or
anti-spyware applications (e.g., CounterSpy, Spysweeper, Spybot Tea
Timer,
AVG Anti-Spyware) and/or any third-party firewall (e.g., ZA) before
attempting to install the update(s). If you disable the third-party
firewall, make certain that you enable the Windows Firewall!

=====================

How to troubleshoot Windows Update, Microsoft Update, and Windows
Server
Update Services installation issues:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/906602

1. See the "Need more help? Tell us what problem you are having"
section
of
http://support.microsoft.com/ph/6527

2. You cannot install some updates or programs
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/822798

3a. Check your WindowsUpdate.log (%windir%\WindowsUpdate.log) for
errors
associated with the download/install.

How to read the WindowsUpdate.log file
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/902093

3b. Compare errors to those listed here:
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/blogs/mowgreen/index.php?showentry=1122
and/or go to http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com > click on Help and
Support
link in left pane > Solve problems on your own.

4. Windows Update Checklist:
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/updtcl.htm

5. Windows Update-specific newsgroup:
news://msnews.microsoft.com/microsoft.public.windowsupdate

Archive of Windows Update newsgroup:
http://groups-beta.google.com/group/microsoft.public.windowsupdate

===========================

Start a free Windows Update support incident request:
https://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?gprid=6527

Support for Windows Update:
http://support.microsoft.com/gp/wusupport

--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
DTS-L http://dts-l.net/


Bobby wrote:
For the last two weeks I have received automatic updates every night
when
I
shut my computer off. Does Microsoft really send out updates every
day
for
Windows xp or is there something wrong with my computer?
Bobby