"gnXfan" <> wrote in message
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> When I manually started it - the update still didn't work. I needed to
> actually set it to 'automatic' under services before the web page would
> recognize it. It then started downloading (could see it on the taskbar) -
> which I DID NOT want.
Please elaborate on what you are seeing.
If it is just the AU icon doubleclick on it
and tell us also what you see then.
It's possible that you are just misinterpreting what the presence of
the AU icon in the notification area means. If doubleclicking on it
just shows you a list of items for downloading (title is: Choose updates
to download), there would be nothing wrong.
Hmm... even if you are seeing a list of updates which are ready for
install another possibility would be that they would be residual from
your previous AU setting. In that case you could either install those
and then wait for subsequent notifications to prove that your new settings
have taken effect or cancel those downloads and then use the "Change
automatic updates settings" option to open the Automatic Updates settings
dialog again so you can click on "Offer updates again that I have previously hidden."
HTH
Robert Aldwinckle
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>I now sent the following to MSFT
>
> I am trying to see what new updates are available by going to the
> http://update.microsoft.com page
>
> Initially I couldn't see any because I didn't have Automatic Updates checked
> off. I had it set to manual.
>
> When I manually started it - the update still didn't work. I needed to
> actually set it to 'automatic' under services before the web page would
> recognize it. It then started downloading (could see it on the taskbar) -
> which I DID NOT want.
>
> Now, I cannot get it set up and scanning on the update page without it
> starting to download itself! (I can see it on the taskbar).
>
> I ran sysdm.cpl and set it to 'tell me but don't download' and it is still
> downloading!
>
> This happens every time.
>
> Thx
>
> Bob
>
> "PA Bear" wrote:
>
>> You can configure Automatic Updates to notify you of available updates but
>> not to automatically download or install them.
>>
>> How to configure and use Automatic Updates in Windows XP:
>> http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=306525
>>
>> If, with Automatic Updates enabled, you have problems using the Windows
>> Update website:
>>
>> 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/?kbid=902093
>>
>> 3b. Compare errors to those listed here:
>> http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/archive...date_codes.htm 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
>> --
>> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
>> MS MVP-Windows (IE/OE, Shell/User, Security), AH-VSOP
>>
>>
>> gnXfan wrote:
>> > ok, I cannot run Update unless I have 'Automatic Updates' unabled. Even
>> > if I have it checked off for 'manual' and then start it manually, when I
>> > go to run Updates - it says it isn't running. But - the task menu shows
>> > it and it is downloading an update!
>> >
>> > The only way I can get updates going is to have 'Automatic Updates' set to
>> > ... automatic. Then it also starts downloading updates on its own (which
>> > is exactly what i Do Not want! I want to pick them.......
>> >
>> > Any thoughts?
>> >
>> > thx
>> >
>> > bob
>>
>>
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