Automatic Update Not Turned Enabled

When I attempt a manual WinXP update, I get an error message, in effect
saying I can't update because I haven't enabled Automatic Updates. Is this
something new? I don't want to enable Automatic Updates, as I don't want the
interuption.

Thanks.
Ron Hughes

Post the complete error message in its entirety, please.

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

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

2. You cannot install some updates or programs
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;822798

3a. Check 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/blog...showentry=1122
and/or go to http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com > click on Help and Support
link in left pane > Solve problems on your own.
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~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (IE, OE, Security, Shell/User)
AumHa VSOP & Admin; DTS-L.org


Ron Hughes wrote:
> When I attempt a manual WinXP update, I get an error message, in effect
> saying I can't update because I haven't enabled Automatic Updates. Is
> this
> something new? I don't want to enable Automatic Updates, as I don't want
> the interuption.
>
> Thanks.
> Ron Hughes
>

You must have the AU Service enabled to get updates.

Set Automatic Update service to Automatic and verify the Status is Started
Click Start.
Choose Run.
In the Run box, type services.msc.
Click OK.
Find the Automatic Updates service, and right-click to select it.
Select Properties.
In the Startup Type list, select Automatic.
Verify the service Status is Started.
Click OK.


If you don't want the interruption, then set to notify only -

HOW TO: Configure and Use Automatic Updates in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/306525


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"Ron Hughes" <> wrote in message
news:86A63896-6646-4EF2-9185-...
| When I attempt a manual WinXP update, I get an error message, in effect
| saying I can't update because I haven't enabled Automatic Updates. Is this
| something new? I don't want to enable Automatic Updates, as I don't want the
| interuption.
|
| Thanks.
| Ron Hughes
|

I have never enabled AU and have had no problems in the past. Yesterday was
the first time I was required to enable AU prior to manually obtaining them.

I do not see a choice to "Notify Only". The only choises are "Automatic" ,
"Manual" and "Disable".

Ron


"TaurArian [MS-MVP]" wrote:

> You must have the AU Service enabled to get updates.
>
> Set Automatic Update service to Automatic and verify the Status is Started
> Click Start.
> Choose Run.
> In the Run box, type services.msc.
> Click OK.
> Find the Automatic Updates service, and right-click to select it.
> Select Properties.
> In the Startup Type list, select Automatic.
> Verify the service Status is Started.
> Click OK.
>
>
> If you don't want the interruption, then set to notify only -
>
> HOW TO: Configure and Use Automatic Updates in Windows XP
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/306525
>
>
> --
> ====================================
> TaurArian [MS-MVP] 2005-2008 - Australia
> ====================================
> How to make a good post: http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
> Defending your machine: http://defendingyourmachine2.blogspot.com/
> http://taurarian.mvps.org/index.htm
>
> Emails will not be acknowledged - please post to the newsgroup so all may benefit.
>
>
> "Ron Hughes" <> wrote in message
> news:86A63896-6646-4EF2-9185-...
> | When I attempt a manual WinXP update, I get an error message, in effect
> | saying I can't update because I haven't enabled Automatic Updates. Is this
> | something new? I don't want to enable Automatic Updates, as I don't want the
> | interuption.
> |
> | Thanks.
> | Ron Hughes
> |
>
>
>

The message itself is rather long - over a page. Here's the jist of it:
Eror number 0x8DDD0018
The site cannot continue because one or more of these Windows services is
not running:
*Automatic Updates
*Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS)
*Event Log
BITS and Event Log were running. After enabling AU, I was able to obtain
the update. I disabled AU again, and received the error message again, so I
know this is the problem.

I have never enabled AU and have had no problems in the past. Yesterday was
the first time I was required to enable AU prior to manually obtaining them.



Ron



"PA Bear" wrote:

> Post the complete error message in its entirety, please.
>
> How to troubleshoot Windows Update, Microsoft Update, and Windows Server
> Update Services installation issues:
> http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=906602
>
> 1. See the "Need more help? Tell us what problem you are having" section of
> http://support.microsoft.com/?scid=ph;en-us;6527
>
> 2. You cannot install some updates or programs
> http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;822798
>
> 3a. Check 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/blog...showentry=1122
> and/or go to http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com > click on Help and Support
> link in left pane > Solve problems on your own.
> --
> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
> MS MVP-Windows (IE, OE, Security, Shell/User)
> AumHa VSOP & Admin; DTS-L.org
>
>
> Ron Hughes wrote:
> > When I attempt a manual WinXP update, I get an error message, in effect
> > saying I can't update because I haven't enabled Automatic Updates. Is
> > this
> > something new? I don't want to enable Automatic Updates, as I don't want
> > the interuption.
> >
> > Thanks.
> > Ron Hughes
> >
>
>

Windows version?

Illustration (WinXP):
http://techreviewcentral.com/images/...s-turn-off.png

Vista-specific FAQ:
http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Win...7f5661033.mspx

--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (IE, OE, Security, Shell/User)
AumHa VSOP & Admin; DTS-L.org

Ron Hughes wrote:
> I have never enabled AU and have had no problems in the past. Yesterday
> was
> the first time I was required to enable AU prior to manually obtaining
> them.
>
> I do not see a choice to "Notify Only". The only choises are "Automatic"
> ,
> "Manual" and "Disable".
>
> Ron
>
>
> "TaurArian [MS-MVP]" wrote:
>
>> You must have the AU Service enabled to get updates.
>>
>> Set Automatic Update service to Automatic and verify the Status is
>> Started
>> Click Start.
>> Choose Run.
>> In the Run box, type services.msc.
>> Click OK.
>> Find the Automatic Updates service, and right-click to select it.
>> Select Properties.
>> In the Startup Type list, select Automatic.
>> Verify the service Status is Started.
>> Click OK.
>>
>>
>> If you don't want the interruption, then set to notify only -
>>
>> HOW TO: Configure and Use Automatic Updates in Windows XP
>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/306525
>>
>>
>> --
>> ====================================
>> TaurArian [MS-MVP] 2005-2008 - Australia
>> ====================================
>> How to make a good post: http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
>> Defending your machine: http://defendingyourmachine2.blogspot.com/
>> http://taurarian.mvps.org/index.htm
>>
>> Emails will not be acknowledged - please post to the newsgroup so all may
>> benefit.
>>
>>
>> "Ron Hughes" <> wrote in message
>> news:86A63896-6646-4EF2-9185-...
>>> When I attempt a manual WinXP update, I get an error message, in effect
>>> saying I can't update because I haven't enabled Automatic Updates. Is
>>> this something new? I don't want to enable Automatic Updates, as I
>>> don't
>>> want the interuption.
>>>
>>> Thanks.
>>> Ron Hughes
>>>

Did you read the article I posted -

> HOW TO: Configure and Use Automatic Updates in Windows XP
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/306525

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"Ron Hughes" <> wrote in message
news:73AEFC5A-A39D-49B2-BA59-...
|I have never enabled AU and have had no problems in the past. Yesterday was
| the first time I was required to enable AU prior to manually obtaining them.
|
| I do not see a choice to "Notify Only". The only choises are "Automatic" ,
| "Manual" and "Disable".
|
| Ron
|
|
| "TaurArian [MS-MVP]" wrote:
|
| > You must have the AU Service enabled to get updates.
| >
| > Set Automatic Update service to Automatic and verify the Status is Started
| > Click Start.
| > Choose Run.
| > In the Run box, type services.msc.
| > Click OK.
| > Find the Automatic Updates service, and right-click to select it.
| > Select Properties.
| > In the Startup Type list, select Automatic.
| > Verify the service Status is Started.
| > Click OK.
| >
| >
| > If you don't want the interruption, then set to notify only -
| >
| > HOW TO: Configure and Use Automatic Updates in Windows XP
| > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/306525
| >
| >
| > --
| > ====================================
| > TaurArian [MS-MVP] 2005-2008 - Australia
| > ====================================
| > How to make a good post: http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
| > Defending your machine: http://defendingyourmachine2.blogspot.com/
| > http://taurarian.mvps.org/index.htm
| >
| > Emails will not be acknowledged - please post to the newsgroup so all may benefit.
| >
| >
| > "Ron Hughes" <> wrote in message
| > news:86A63896-6646-4EF2-9185-...
| > | When I attempt a manual WinXP update, I get an error message, in effect
| > | saying I can't update because I haven't enabled Automatic Updates. Is this
| > | something new? I don't want to enable Automatic Updates, as I don't want the
| > | interuption.
| > |
| > | Thanks.
| > | Ron Hughes
| > |
| >
| >
| >

Yes, I read the article, but it doesn't answer my question.

I want nothing to do with Automatic Updates, including notification that
updates are available. I've been doing this for years, with no problem.
Starting yesterday, when I attempt to manually update WinXP, I get the error
message saying I can't obtain updates because I do no have Automatic Updates
enabled.

Ron

"TaurArian [MS-MVP]" wrote:

> Did you read the article I posted -
>
> > HOW TO: Configure and Use Automatic Updates in Windows XP
> > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/306525
>
> --
> ====================================
> TaurArian [MS-MVP] 2005-2008 - Australia
> ====================================
> How to make a good post: http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
> Defending your machine: http://defendingyourmachine2.blogspot.com/
> http://taurarian.mvps.org/index.htm
>
> Emails will not be acknowledged - please post to the newsgroup so all may benefit.
>
>
> "Ron Hughes" <> wrote in message
> news:73AEFC5A-A39D-49B2-BA59-...
> |I have never enabled AU and have had no problems in the past. Yesterday was
> | the first time I was required to enable AU prior to manually obtaining them.
> |
> | I do not see a choice to "Notify Only". The only choises are "Automatic" ,
> | "Manual" and "Disable".
> |
> | Ron
> |
> |
> | "TaurArian [MS-MVP]" wrote:
> |
> | > You must have the AU Service enabled to get updates.
> | >
> | > Set Automatic Update service to Automatic and verify the Status is Started
> | > Click Start.
> | > Choose Run.
> | > In the Run box, type services.msc.
> | > Click OK.
> | > Find the Automatic Updates service, and right-click to select it.
> | > Select Properties.
> | > In the Startup Type list, select Automatic.
> | > Verify the service Status is Started.
> | > Click OK.
> | >
> | >
> | > If you don't want the interruption, then set to notify only -
> | >
> | > HOW TO: Configure and Use Automatic Updates in Windows XP
> | > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/306525
> | >
> | >
> | > --
> | > ====================================
> | > TaurArian [MS-MVP] 2005-2008 - Australia
> | > ====================================
> | > How to make a good post: http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
> | > Defending your machine: http://defendingyourmachine2.blogspot.com/
> | > http://taurarian.mvps.org/index.htm
> | >
> | > Emails will not be acknowledged - please post to the newsgroup so all may benefit.
> | >
> | >
> | > "Ron Hughes" <> wrote in message
> | > news:86A63896-6646-4EF2-9185-...
> | > | When I attempt a manual WinXP update, I get an error message, in effect
> | > | saying I can't update because I haven't enabled Automatic Updates. Is this
> | > | something new? I don't want to enable Automatic Updates, as I don't want the
> | > | interuption.
> | > |
> | > | Thanks.
> | > | Ron Hughes
> | > |
> | >
> | >
> | >
>
>
>

Q. <snip> I do not see a choice to "Notify Only". The only choices are "Automatic" ,
>"Manual" and "Disable".<snip>

I thought you were looking for the choices above which the article covers

Q. <snip> Starting yesterday, when I attempt to manually update WinXP, I get the error
| message saying I can't obtain updates because I do no have Automatic Updates
| enabled.<snip>

Then enable "automatic updates" when you wish to scan for manual updates.

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"Ron Hughes" <> wrote in message
news:5F77BA50-A75F-4D44-ADD8-...
| Yes, I read the article, but it doesn't answer my question.
|
| I want nothing to do with Automatic Updates, including notification that
| updates are available. I've been doing this for years, with no problem.
| Starting yesterday, when I attempt to manually update WinXP, I get the error
| message saying I can't obtain updates because I do no have Automatic Updates
| enabled.
|
| Ron
|
| "TaurArian [MS-MVP]" wrote:
|
| > Did you read the article I posted -
| >
| > > HOW TO: Configure and Use Automatic Updates in Windows XP
| > > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/306525
| >
| > --
| > ====================================
| > TaurArian [MS-MVP] 2005-2008 - Australia
| > ====================================
| > How to make a good post: http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
| > Defending your machine: http://defendingyourmachine2.blogspot.com/
| > http://taurarian.mvps.org/index.htm
| >
| > Emails will not be acknowledged - please post to the newsgroup so all may benefit.
| >
| >
| > "Ron Hughes" <> wrote in message
| > news:73AEFC5A-A39D-49B2-BA59-...
| > |I have never enabled AU and have had no problems in the past. Yesterday was
| > | the first time I was required to enable AU prior to manually obtaining them.
| > |
| > | I do not see a choice to "Notify Only". The only choises are "Automatic" ,
| > | "Manual" and "Disable".
| > |
| > | Ron
| > |
| > |
| > | "TaurArian [MS-MVP]" wrote:
| > |
| > | > You must have the AU Service enabled to get updates.
| > | >
| > | > Set Automatic Update service to Automatic and verify the Status is Started
| > | > Click Start.
| > | > Choose Run.
| > | > In the Run box, type services.msc.
| > | > Click OK.
| > | > Find the Automatic Updates service, and right-click to select it.
| > | > Select Properties.
| > | > In the Startup Type list, select Automatic.
| > | > Verify the service Status is Started.
| > | > Click OK.
| > | >
| > | >
| > | > If you don't want the interruption, then set to notify only -
| > | >
| > | > HOW TO: Configure and Use Automatic Updates in Windows XP
| > | > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/306525
| > | >
| > | >
| > | > --
| > | > ====================================
| > | > TaurArian [MS-MVP] 2005-2008 - Australia
| > | > ====================================
| > | > How to make a good post: http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
| > | > Defending your machine: http://defendingyourmachine2.blogspot.com/
| > | > http://taurarian.mvps.org/index.htm
| > | >
| > | > Emails will not be acknowledged - please post to the newsgroup so all may benefit.
| > | >
| > | >
| > | > "Ron Hughes" <> wrote in message
| > | > news:86A63896-6646-4EF2-9185-...
| > | > | When I attempt a manual WinXP update, I get an error message, in effect
| > | > | saying I can't update because I haven't enabled Automatic Updates. Is this
| > | > | something new? I don't want to enable Automatic Updates, as I don't want the
| > | > | interuption.
| > | > |
| > | > | Thanks.
| > | > | Ron Hughes
| > | > |
| > | >
| > | >
| > | >
| >
| >
| >

WinXP-Pro SP2

"PA Bear" wrote:

> Windows version?
>
> Illustration (WinXP):
> http://techreviewcentral.com/images/...s-turn-off.png
>
> Vista-specific FAQ:
> http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Win...7f5661033.mspx
>
> --
> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
> MS MVP-Windows (IE, OE, Security, Shell/User)
> AumHa VSOP & Admin; DTS-L.org
>
> Ron Hughes wrote:
> > I have never enabled AU and have had no problems in the past. Yesterday
> > was
> > the first time I was required to enable AU prior to manually obtaining
> > them.
> >
> > I do not see a choice to "Notify Only". The only choises are "Automatic"
> > ,
> > "Manual" and "Disable".
> >
> > Ron
> >
> >
> > "TaurArian [MS-MVP]" wrote:
> >
> >> You must have the AU Service enabled to get updates.
> >>
> >> Set Automatic Update service to Automatic and verify the Status is
> >> Started
> >> Click Start.
> >> Choose Run.
> >> In the Run box, type services.msc.
> >> Click OK.
> >> Find the Automatic Updates service, and right-click to select it.
> >> Select Properties.
> >> In the Startup Type list, select Automatic.
> >> Verify the service Status is Started.
> >> Click OK.
> >>
> >>
> >> If you don't want the interruption, then set to notify only -
> >>
> >> HOW TO: Configure and Use Automatic Updates in Windows XP
> >> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/306525
> >>
> >>
> >> --
> >> ====================================
> >> TaurArian [MS-MVP] 2005-2008 - Australia
> >> ====================================
> >> How to make a good post: http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
> >> Defending your machine: http://defendingyourmachine2.blogspot.com/
> >> http://taurarian.mvps.org/index.htm
> >>
> >> Emails will not be acknowledged - please post to the newsgroup so all may
> >> benefit.
> >>
> >>
> >> "Ron Hughes" <> wrote in message
> >> news:86A63896-6646-4EF2-9185-...
> >>> When I attempt a manual WinXP update, I get an error message, in effect
> >>> saying I can't update because I haven't enabled Automatic Updates. Is
> >>> this something new? I don't want to enable Automatic Updates, as I
> >>> don't
> >>> want the interuption.
> >>>
> >>> Thanks.
> >>> Ron Hughes
> >>>
>
>