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What causes Error 0x800a0046
<snip>Another possible cause for the 0x800a0046 error is that the "Automatic Updates"
service is not running as the correct user. To check/fix this, find "Automatic
Updates" in the services list and choose "properties". Then select the "Log On" tab
and make sure the button for "Local System Account" is selected. If it isn't, then
close the window and restart the system. <snip>
"Adam Kovac" <> wrote in message
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>i have tried the security descriptor and i got a message that said FAILED...help!!
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> Madguy
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