Re: Automatic updates Not on Computer

Windows version?

Description of the Automatic Updates feature in Windows:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/294871

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/?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.
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~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (IE, OE, Security, Shell/User)

Matt wrote:
> ive tried getting it through http://update.microsoft.com/microsoftupdate
> but it diddnt work. after i go through some steps it will say
>
> "Checking if your computer has the latest version of Windows updating
> software for use with the website…
>
> The website uses ActiveX controls to determine which version of the
> software
> your computer is running. If you see an ActiveX warning, make sure the
> control is digitally signed by Microsoft before installing it or allowing
> it
> to run."
>
> and afte ra few min it will say
> The website uses ActiveX controls to determine which version of the
> software
> your computer is running. If you see an ActiveX warning, make sure the
> control is digitally signed by Microsoft before installing it or allowing
> it
> to run. "
>
> then after a few mins it will say
>
> "The website has encountered a problem and cannot display the page you are
> trying to view. Take the following steps to try solving the problem:
>
> Refresh the page.
> In Internet Explorer, delete your Temporary Internet Files by going to the
> Tools menu and clicking Internet Options.
> Close and then re-open Internet Explorer"
>
> is there a way 2 solve this or can i download automatic updates from a
> different place

ive got xp sp2

You receive a "Windows Update has encountered an error and cannot display the
requested page" error message when you try to install an update
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;883614


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"Matt" <> wrote in message
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| ive got xp sp2

Sorry Matt, I can't help you in this area regarding the noise from the tower.

If it's the hard drive I would be concerned about that. Has this noise happened before?

For hardware related issues:
Windows XP Hardware
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/e...owsxp.hardware
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"Matt" <> wrote in message
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|i went through the steps and went back to the update site and it told me 2
| install the windows update but when i clicked install my computer made a
| weird short buzz type noise and internet explorer closed. the noise came from
| the tower not the speakers. does any1 know what might be wrong. thanks alot
| for the help so far
|
|

Matt


Check the Application and System logs in Event Viewer for Warning /
Error Reports for a single session and post copies. Please do not post
copies of Information Reports.

You can access Event Viewer by selecting Start, Control Panel,
Administrative Tools, and Event Viewer. When researching the meaning
of the error, information regarding Event ID, Source and Description
are important.

HOW TO: View and Manage Event Logs in Event Viewer in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/308427/en-us

Part of the Description of the error will include a link, which you
should double click for further information. You can copy using copy
and paste. Often the link will, however, say there is no further
information.
http://go.microsoft.com/fw.link/events.asp
(Please note the hyperlink above is for illustration purposes only)

A tip for posting copies of Error Reports! Run Event Viewer and double
click on the error you want to copy. In the window, which appears is a
button resembling two pages. Click the button and close Event Viewer.
Now start your message (email) and do a paste into the body of the
message. Make sure this is the first paste after exiting from Event
Viewer.

I would try HD Tune (freeware).
Download and run it and see what it turns up.
http://www.hdtune.com/

Select the Info tabs and place the cursor on the drive under Drive
letter and then double click the two page icon ( copy to Clipboard )
and copy into a further message.

Select the Health tab and then double click the two page icon ( copy
to Clipboard ) and copy into a further message. Also do a full surface
scan with HD Tune.



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Hope this helps.

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"Matt" <> wrote in message
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>i went through the steps and went back to the update site and it told
>me 2
> install the windows update but when i clicked install my computer
> made a
> weird short buzz type noise and internet explorer closed. the noise
> came from
> the tower not the speakers. does any1 know what might be wrong.
> thanks alot
> for the help so far
>
>

When you type a key wrong letter or symbol is appear.

"PA Bear" wrote:

> Windows version?
>
> Description of the Automatic Updates feature in Windows:
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/294871
>
> 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/?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.
> --
> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
> MS MVP-Windows (IE, OE, Security, Shell/User)
>
> Matt wrote:
> > ive tried getting it through http://update.microsoft.com/microsoftupdate
> > but it diddnt work. after i go through some steps it will say
> >
> > "Checking if your computer has the latest version of Windows updating
> > software for use with the website…
> >
> > The website uses ActiveX controls to determine which version of the
> > software
> > your computer is running. If you see an ActiveX warning, make sure the
> > control is digitally signed by Microsoft before installing it or allowing
> > it
> > to run."
> >
> > and afte ra few min it will say
> > The website uses ActiveX controls to determine which version of the
> > software
> > your computer is running. If you see an ActiveX warning, make sure the
> > control is digitally signed by Microsoft before installing it or allowing
> > it
> > to run. "
> >
> > then after a few mins it will say
> >
> > "The website has encountered a problem and cannot display the page you are
> > trying to view. Take the following steps to try solving the problem:
> >
> > Refresh the page.
> > In Internet Explorer, delete your Temporary Internet Files by going to the
> > Tools menu and clicking Internet Options.
> > Close and then re-open Internet Explorer"
> >
> > is there a way 2 solve this or can i download automatic updates from a
> > different place
>
>