Cannot Change Automatic Update Setting

Hi,

I am making a second post regarding the same problem:

I wish to receive Automatic Updates from Microsoft Update, but cannot change
the current settings via the Control Panel / Automatic Updates. The
Automatic Update Page is shaded.

I was refferred to article KB327850 of the Microsoft Knowledge Base which
linked me to article 328010: Configuring Automatic Updates By Using Local
Group Policy.

I followed the steps as indicated in article 328010. Upon returning to the
Control Panel, the new setting was not reflected. Additionally, I expected
to see the green balloon at the bottom of the desktop screen - but it did not
appear either.

Can anyone tell me how to detrmine if the group policy configuration worked?

I am having a few headaches as I was gifted this computer and the settings
were set by someone else. I am working on Windows 2000 Professional with NT
Technology - Service Pack 4. This computer was previously part of a
corporate network, but the previous staff member worked from a remote
location not the headquarters. I have what appearsto be local administrator
full access, but I still cannot change some settings which were placed by the
overall corporate administrator.

I look forward your assistance and suggestions. Have a great day!
--
Ten Toes NYC

In correcting the same problem, I found in this group that there are a lot of
causes and solutions - but the tweak below worked perfectly for me. A post
from Thorgeir also confirmed that it works for Win 2000. Good luck!

" One of the causes of 'greyed' out automatic update selections appears to be
the new Windows Update verification tool install. When I authorized it, my
automatic updates were no longer accessible. The tweak provided at:

Windows Update Greyed Out - Restore (Line 179)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

works just fine to resolve the problem "



"Ten Toes NYC" wrote:

> Hi,
>
> I am making a second post regarding the same problem:
>
> I wish to receive Automatic Updates from Microsoft Update, but cannot change
> the current settings via the Control Panel / Automatic Updates. The
> Automatic Update Page is shaded.
>
> I was refferred to article KB327850 of the Microsoft Knowledge Base which
> linked me to article 328010: Configuring Automatic Updates By Using Local
> Group Policy.
>
> I followed the steps as indicated in article 328010. Upon returning to the
> Control Panel, the new setting was not reflected. Additionally, I expected
> to see the green balloon at the bottom of the desktop screen - but it did not
> appear either.
>
> Can anyone tell me how to detrmine if the group policy configuration worked?
>
> I am having a few headaches as I was gifted this computer and the settings
> were set by someone else. I am working on Windows 2000 Professional with NT
> Technology - Service Pack 4. This computer was previously part of a
> corporate network, but the previous staff member worked from a remote
> location not the headquarters. I have what appearsto be local administrator
> full access, but I still cannot change some settings which were placed by the
> overall corporate administrator.
>
> I look forward your assistance and suggestions. Have a great day!
> --
> Ten Toes NYC

Hi Rob7,

Thank you so much for your assistance and taking the time to reply. I will
try your recommendation later this evening. It is funny how Thorgeir is a
part of this solution. I attempted to e-mail him at the address under his
profile, but it bounced back.

A Microsoft Support Agent turned me on to this site. This is an incredible
resource - and a refreshingly kind and witty community.

Peace out,
--
Ten Toes NYC


"Rob7" wrote:

> In correcting the same problem, I found in this group that there are a lot of
> causes and solutions - but the tweak below worked perfectly for me. A post
> from Thorgeir also confirmed that it works for Win 2000. Good luck!
>
> " One of the causes of 'greyed' out automatic update selections appears to be
> the new Windows Update verification tool install. When I authorized it, my
> automatic updates were no longer accessible. The tweak provided at:
>
> Windows Update Greyed Out - Restore (Line 179)
> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>
> works just fine to resolve the problem "
>
>
>
> "Ten Toes NYC" wrote:
>
> > Hi,
> >
> > I am making a second post regarding the same problem:
> >
> > I wish to receive Automatic Updates from Microsoft Update, but cannot change
> > the current settings via the Control Panel / Automatic Updates. The
> > Automatic Update Page is shaded.
> >
> > I was refferred to article KB327850 of the Microsoft Knowledge Base which
> > linked me to article 328010: Configuring Automatic Updates By Using Local
> > Group Policy.
> >
> > I followed the steps as indicated in article 328010. Upon returning to the
> > Control Panel, the new setting was not reflected. Additionally, I expected
> > to see the green balloon at the bottom of the desktop screen - but it did not
> > appear either.
> >
> > Can anyone tell me how to detrmine if the group policy configuration worked?
> >
> > I am having a few headaches as I was gifted this computer and the settings
> > were set by someone else. I am working on Windows 2000 Professional with NT
> > Technology - Service Pack 4. This computer was previously part of a
> > corporate network, but the previous staff member worked from a remote
> > location not the headquarters. I have what appearsto be local administrator
> > full access, but I still cannot change some settings which were placed by the
> > overall corporate administrator.
> >
> > I look forward your assistance and suggestions. Have a great day!
> > --
> > Ten Toes NYC

Thanks for the kind words - I've also found this forum very helpful. I
strongly recommend doing a system restore ckpt (if available in W2000) or a
full backup prior to running the registry fix from Kelly - my nerves get bad
when messing with the registry. HTH.

"Ten Toes NYC" wrote:

> Hi Rob7,
>
> Thank you so much for your assistance and taking the time to reply. I will
> try your recommendation later this evening. It is funny how Thorgeir is a
> part of this solution. I attempted to e-mail him at the address under his
> profile, but it bounced back.
>
> A Microsoft Support Agent turned me on to this site. This is an incredible
> resource - and a refreshingly kind and witty community.
>
> Peace out,
> --
> Ten Toes NYC
>
>
> "Rob7" wrote:
>
> > In correcting the same problem, I found in this group that there are a lot of
> > causes and solutions - but the tweak below worked perfectly for me. A post
> > from Thorgeir also confirmed that it works for Win 2000. Good luck!
> >
> > " One of the causes of 'greyed' out automatic update selections appears to be
> > the new Windows Update verification tool install. When I authorized it, my
> > automatic updates were no longer accessible. The tweak provided at:
> >
> > Windows Update Greyed Out - Restore (Line 179)
> > http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
> >
> > works just fine to resolve the problem "
> >
> >
> >
> > "Ten Toes NYC" wrote:
> >
> > > Hi,
> > >
> > > I am making a second post regarding the same problem:
> > >
> > > I wish to receive Automatic Updates from Microsoft Update, but cannot change
> > > the current settings via the Control Panel / Automatic Updates. The
> > > Automatic Update Page is shaded.
> > >
> > > I was refferred to article KB327850 of the Microsoft Knowledge Base which
> > > linked me to article 328010: Configuring Automatic Updates By Using Local
> > > Group Policy.
> > >
> > > I followed the steps as indicated in article 328010. Upon returning to the
> > > Control Panel, the new setting was not reflected. Additionally, I expected
> > > to see the green balloon at the bottom of the desktop screen - but it did not
> > > appear either.
> > >
> > > Can anyone tell me how to detrmine if the group policy configuration worked?
> > >
> > > I am having a few headaches as I was gifted this computer and the settings
> > > were set by someone else. I am working on Windows 2000 Professional with NT
> > > Technology - Service Pack 4. This computer was previously part of a
> > > corporate network, but the previous staff member worked from a remote
> > > location not the headquarters. I have what appearsto be local administrator
> > > full access, but I still cannot change some settings which were placed by the
> > > overall corporate administrator.
> > >
> > > I look forward your assistance and suggestions. Have a great day!
> > > --
> > > Ten Toes NYC

Hello Rob7,

In your second post you suggested setting a restore check point or back-up
prior to running the tweak. After copying the tweak to CD, I was not certain
about the next step, so I called the IT Professional from my previous
employer. He is away on business, but will help me run the program late next
week. I will let you know how we make out in the end. Obviously, I am not a
techie, but I am learning a few things here.

Be well.
--
Ten Toes NYC


"Ten Toes NYC" wrote:

> Hi,
>
> I am making a second post regarding the same problem:
>
> I wish to receive Automatic Updates from Microsoft Update, but cannot change
> the current settings via the Control Panel / Automatic Updates. The
> Automatic Update Page is shaded.
>
> I was refferred to article KB327850 of the Microsoft Knowledge Base which
> linked me to article 328010: Configuring Automatic Updates By Using Local
> Group Policy.
>
> I followed the steps as indicated in article 328010. Upon returning to the
> Control Panel, the new setting was not reflected. Additionally, I expected
> to see the green balloon at the bottom of the desktop screen - but it did not
> appear either.
>
> Can anyone tell me how to detrmine if the group policy configuration worked?
>
> I am having a few headaches as I was gifted this computer and the settings
> were set by someone else. I am working on Windows 2000 Professional with NT
> Technology - Service Pack 4. This computer was previously part of a
> corporate network, but the previous staff member worked from a remote
> location not the headquarters. I have what appearsto be local administrator
> full access, but I still cannot change some settings which were placed by the
> overall corporate administrator.
>
> I look forward your assistance and suggestions. Have a great day!
> --
> Ten Toes NYC