Re: Windows xp automatic update service

[Crossposted to Windows Update newsgroup]

Well, now that you've told me what update keeps repeating!...

See the Known Issues and More Information sections of
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/936181
--
~PA Bear

Bobby wrote:
> I checked Windows Update Support. I went to Windows Update on my computer
> and "Review your update history." My update history shows 20-30
> consecutive
> security updates labeled "KB936181" all of which suceeded with no failures
> or error codes. Still they keep popping up every time I shut down the
> computer. My history shows no failures for the last 50-60 updates.
>
> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
>> Yes.
>>
>> Repost:
>>>> How to troubleshoot Windows Update, Microsoft Update, and Windows
>>>> Server
>>>> Update Services installation issues:
>>>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/906602
>>>>
>>>> 1. See the "Need more help? Tell us what problem you are having"
>>>> section
>>>> of
>>>> http://support.microsoft.com/ph/6527
>>>>
>>>> 2. You cannot install some updates or programs
>>>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/822798
>>>>
>>>> 3a. Check your 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.
>>
>> Any errors (e.g., Error 1058)?
>> --
>> ~PA Bear
>>
>> Bobby wrote:
>>> Thanks. I disabled my Avast anti-virus software and my Norton firewall
>>> and
>>> enabled Windows firewall but I still have the same update attempt at
>>> each
>>> shutdown. Do you have any other recommendations?
>>>
>>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
>>>> Something's wrong with your computer (unless Windows Defender's
>>>> installed;
>>>> even then, Defender should only update twice a week via Automatic
>>>> Updates).
>>>>
>>>> Tip: Temporarily disable real-time protection by your anti-virus and/or
>>>> anti-spyware applications (e.g., CounterSpy, Spysweeper, Spybot Tea
>>>> Timer,
>>>> AVG Anti-Spyware) and/or any third-party firewall (e.g., ZA) before
>>>> attempting to install the update(s). If you disable the third-party
>>>> firewall, make certain that you enable the Windows Firewall!
>>>>
>>>> =====================
>>>>
>>>> How to troubleshoot Windows Update, Microsoft Update, and Windows
>>>> Server
>>>> Update Services installation issues:
>>>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/906602
>>>>
>>>> 1. See the "Need more help? Tell us what problem you are having"
>>>> section
>>>> of
>>>> http://support.microsoft.com/ph/6527
>>>>
>>>> 2. You cannot install some updates or programs
>>>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/822798
>>>>
>>>> 3a. Check your 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.
>>>>
>>>> 4. Windows Update Checklist:
>>>> http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/updtcl.htm
>>>>
>>>> 5. Windows Update-specific newsgroup:
>>>> news://msnews.microsoft.com/microsof....windowsupdate
>>>>
>>>> Archive of Windows Update newsgroup:
>>>> http://groups-beta.google.com/group/....windowsupdate
>>>>
>>>> ===========================
>>>>
>>>> Start a free Windows Update support incident request:
>>>> https://support.microsoft.com/oas/de...spx?gprid=6527
>>>>
>>>> Support for Windows Update:
>>>> http://support.microsoft.com/gp/wusupport
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
>>>> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
>>>> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
>>>> DTS-L http://dts-l.net/
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Bobby wrote:
>>>>> For the last two weeks I have received automatic updates every night
>>>>> when
>>>>> I
>>>>> shut my computer off. Does Microsoft really send out updates every
>>>>> day
>>>>> for
>>>>> Windows xp or is there something wrong with my computer?
>>>>> Bobby

Bobby,

This the steps in this post...

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/e...5-89897bcc50b8

--
Mir Sajjad Mehdi
Microsoft XP Platform Support


"PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:

> [Crossposted to Windows Update newsgroup]
>
> Well, now that you've told me what update keeps repeating!...
>
> See the Known Issues and More Information sections of
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/936181
> --
> ~PA Bear
>
> Bobby wrote:
> > I checked Windows Update Support. I went to Windows Update on my computer
> > and "Review your update history." My update history shows 20-30
> > consecutive
> > security updates labeled "KB936181" all of which suceeded with no failures
> > or error codes. Still they keep popping up every time I shut down the
> > computer. My history shows no failures for the last 50-60 updates.
> >
> > "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
> >> Yes.
> >>
> >> Repost:
> >>>> How to troubleshoot Windows Update, Microsoft Update, and Windows
> >>>> Server
> >>>> Update Services installation issues:
> >>>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/906602
> >>>>
> >>>> 1. See the "Need more help? Tell us what problem you are having"
> >>>> section
> >>>> of
> >>>> http://support.microsoft.com/ph/6527
> >>>>
> >>>> 2. You cannot install some updates or programs
> >>>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/822798
> >>>>
> >>>> 3a. Check your 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.
> >>
> >> Any errors (e.g., Error 1058)?
> >> --
> >> ~PA Bear
> >>
> >> Bobby wrote:
> >>> Thanks. I disabled my Avast anti-virus software and my Norton firewall
> >>> and
> >>> enabled Windows firewall but I still have the same update attempt at
> >>> each
> >>> shutdown. Do you have any other recommendations?
> >>>
> >>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
> >>>> Something's wrong with your computer (unless Windows Defender's
> >>>> installed;
> >>>> even then, Defender should only update twice a week via Automatic
> >>>> Updates).
> >>>>
> >>>> Tip: Temporarily disable real-time protection by your anti-virus and/or
> >>>> anti-spyware applications (e.g., CounterSpy, Spysweeper, Spybot Tea
> >>>> Timer,
> >>>> AVG Anti-Spyware) and/or any third-party firewall (e.g., ZA) before
> >>>> attempting to install the update(s). If you disable the third-party
> >>>> firewall, make certain that you enable the Windows Firewall!
> >>>>
> >>>> =====================
> >>>>
> >>>> How to troubleshoot Windows Update, Microsoft Update, and Windows
> >>>> Server
> >>>> Update Services installation issues:
> >>>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/906602
> >>>>
> >>>> 1. See the "Need more help? Tell us what problem you are having"
> >>>> section
> >>>> of
> >>>> http://support.microsoft.com/ph/6527
> >>>>
> >>>> 2. You cannot install some updates or programs
> >>>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/822798
> >>>>
> >>>> 3a. Check your 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.
> >>>>
> >>>> 4. Windows Update Checklist:
> >>>> http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/updtcl.htm
> >>>>
> >>>> 5. Windows Update-specific newsgroup:
> >>>> news://msnews.microsoft.com/microsof....windowsupdate
> >>>>
> >>>> Archive of Windows Update newsgroup:
> >>>> http://groups-beta.google.com/group/....windowsupdate
> >>>>
> >>>> ===========================
> >>>>
> >>>> Start a free Windows Update support incident request:
> >>>> https://support.microsoft.com/oas/de...spx?gprid=6527
> >>>>
> >>>> Support for Windows Update:
> >>>> http://support.microsoft.com/gp/wusupport
> >>>>
> >>>> --
> >>>> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
> >>>> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
> >>>> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
> >>>> DTS-L http://dts-l.net/
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>> Bobby wrote:
> >>>>> For the last two weeks I have received automatic updates every night
> >>>>> when
> >>>>> I
> >>>>> shut my computer off. Does Microsoft really send out updates every
> >>>>> day
> >>>>> for
> >>>>> Windows xp or is there something wrong with my computer?
> >>>>> Bobby
>
>

I tried several of your suggestions. One of them worked. My shutdowns are
now normal. Thank you very much. Bobby

"Sajjad Mehdi" wrote:

> Bobby,
>
> This the steps in this post...
>
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/e...5-89897bcc50b8
>
> --
> Mir Sajjad Mehdi
> Microsoft XP Platform Support
>
>
> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
>
> > [Crossposted to Windows Update newsgroup]
> >
> > Well, now that you've told me what update keeps repeating!...
> >
> > See the Known Issues and More Information sections of
> > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/936181
> > --
> > ~PA Bear
> >
> > Bobby wrote:
> > > I checked Windows Update Support. I went to Windows Update on my computer
> > > and "Review your update history." My update history shows 20-30
> > > consecutive
> > > security updates labeled "KB936181" all of which suceeded with no failures
> > > or error codes. Still they keep popping up every time I shut down the
> > > computer. My history shows no failures for the last 50-60 updates.
> > >
> > > "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
> > >> Yes.
> > >>
> > >> Repost:
> > >>>> How to troubleshoot Windows Update, Microsoft Update, and Windows
> > >>>> Server
> > >>>> Update Services installation issues:
> > >>>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/906602
> > >>>>
> > >>>> 1. See the "Need more help? Tell us what problem you are having"
> > >>>> section
> > >>>> of
> > >>>> http://support.microsoft.com/ph/6527
> > >>>>
> > >>>> 2. You cannot install some updates or programs
> > >>>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/822798
> > >>>>
> > >>>> 3a. Check your 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.
> > >>
> > >> Any errors (e.g., Error 1058)?
> > >> --
> > >> ~PA Bear
> > >>
> > >> Bobby wrote:
> > >>> Thanks. I disabled my Avast anti-virus software and my Norton firewall
> > >>> and
> > >>> enabled Windows firewall but I still have the same update attempt at
> > >>> each
> > >>> shutdown. Do you have any other recommendations?
> > >>>
> > >>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
> > >>>> Something's wrong with your computer (unless Windows Defender's
> > >>>> installed;
> > >>>> even then, Defender should only update twice a week via Automatic
> > >>>> Updates).
> > >>>>
> > >>>> Tip: Temporarily disable real-time protection by your anti-virus and/or
> > >>>> anti-spyware applications (e.g., CounterSpy, Spysweeper, Spybot Tea
> > >>>> Timer,
> > >>>> AVG Anti-Spyware) and/or any third-party firewall (e.g., ZA) before
> > >>>> attempting to install the update(s). If you disable the third-party
> > >>>> firewall, make certain that you enable the Windows Firewall!
> > >>>>
> > >>>> =====================
> > >>>>
> > >>>> How to troubleshoot Windows Update, Microsoft Update, and Windows
> > >>>> Server
> > >>>> Update Services installation issues:
> > >>>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/906602
> > >>>>
> > >>>> 1. See the "Need more help? Tell us what problem you are having"
> > >>>> section
> > >>>> of
> > >>>> http://support.microsoft.com/ph/6527
> > >>>>
> > >>>> 2. You cannot install some updates or programs
> > >>>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/822798
> > >>>>
> > >>>> 3a. Check your 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.
> > >>>>
> > >>>> 4. Windows Update Checklist:
> > >>>> http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/updtcl.htm
> > >>>>
> > >>>> 5. Windows Update-specific newsgroup:
> > >>>> news://msnews.microsoft.com/microsof....windowsupdate
> > >>>>
> > >>>> Archive of Windows Update newsgroup:
> > >>>> http://groups-beta.google.com/group/....windowsupdate
> > >>>>
> > >>>> ===========================
> > >>>>
> > >>>> Start a free Windows Update support incident request:
> > >>>> https://support.microsoft.com/oas/de...spx?gprid=6527
> > >>>>
> > >>>> Support for Windows Update:
> > >>>> http://support.microsoft.com/gp/wusupport
> > >>>>
> > >>>> --
> > >>>> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
> > >>>> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
> > >>>> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
> > >>>> DTS-L http://dts-l.net/
> > >>>>
> > >>>>
> > >>>> Bobby wrote:
> > >>>>> For the last two weeks I have received automatic updates every night
> > >>>>> when
> > >>>>> I
> > >>>>> shut my computer off. Does Microsoft really send out updates every
> > >>>>> day
> > >>>>> for
> > >>>>> Windows xp or is there something wrong with my computer?
> > >>>>> Bobby
> >
> >