Turning on automatic updates

The automatic updates icon is on the toolbar and keeps telling me it is
turned off. When I click it, it says it cannot be turned on, it cannot be
turned on via control panel either. When accessing services and clicking
automatic, "Error 1058: The service cannot be started, either because it is
disabled or because it has no enabled devices associated with it."appears.
Here I am stuck and do not know what to do.

Hello ADIGGERMAN,

See if the solution in this thread helps.

<http://www.microsoft.com/communities/newsgroups/en-us/default.aspx?&lang=en&cr=US&guid=&sloc=en-us&dg=microsoft.public.windowsupdate&p=1&tid=94d23 0a5-48a2-43a1-b43c-7a94d5db023d&mid=94d230a5-48a2-43a1-b43c-7a94d5db023d>

I hope this post is helpful.

Let us know how it works ºut.

Good luck
-=-

"ADIGGERMAN" wrote:

> The automatic updates icon is on the toolbar and keeps telling me it is
> turned off. When I click it, it says it cannot be turned on, it cannot be
> turned on via control panel either. When accessing services and clicking
> automatic, "Error 1058: The service cannot be started, either because it is
> disabled or because it has no enabled devices associated with it."appears.
> Here I am stuck and do not know what to do.

I have tried this but it continues to give me the error 1058 after I click
start on automatic update. Is there something else I can try?

"Engel" wrote:

> Hello ADIGGERMAN,
>
> See if the solution in this thread helps.
>
> <http://www.microsoft.com/communities/newsgroups/en-us/default.aspx?&lang=en&cr=US&guid=&sloc=en-us&dg=microsoft.public.windowsupdate&p=1&tid=94d23 0a5-48a2-43a1-b43c-7a94d5db023d&mid=94d230a5-48a2-43a1-b43c-7a94d5db023d>
>
> I hope this post is helpful.
>
> Let us know how it works ºut.
>
> Good luck
> -=-
>
> "ADIGGERMAN" wrote:
>
> > The automatic updates icon is on the toolbar and keeps telling me it is
> > turned off. When I click it, it says it cannot be turned on, it cannot be
> > turned on via control panel either. When accessing services and clicking
> > automatic, "Error 1058: The service cannot be started, either because it is
> > disabled or because it has no enabled devices associated with it."appears.
> > Here I am stuck and do not know what to do.

Judging from similar posts here in the past month or so, the behavior may be
due to a Vundo-ZLOB-SDBot infection, all of which is protected by a rootkit.

Unexplained computer behavior may be caused by deceptive software
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/827315

Run a thorough check for hijackware, including posting your hijackthis log
to an appropriate forum.

Checking for/Help with Hijackware
http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?t=5878
http://wiki.castlecops.com/Malware_R...:_Introduction
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/data/prevention.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/tshoot.html
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm
http://defendingyourmachine2.blogspot.com/
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/...moving_Malware

When all else fails, HijackThis v2.0.2
(http://aumha.org/downloads/hijackthis.exe) is the preferred tool to use (in
conjuction with some other utilities). HijackThis will NOT fix anything on
its own, but it will help you to both identify and remove any
hijackware/spyware with assistance from an expert. **Post your log to
http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30,
http://forums.spybot.info/forumdisplay.php?f=22,
http://castlecops.com/forum67.html, or other appropriate forums for review
by an expert in such matters, not here.**

If the procedures look too complex - and there is no shame in admitting this
isn't your cup of tea - take the machine to a local, reputable and
independent (i.e., not BigBoxStoreUSA) computer repair shop.

==========================================

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

For home users, no-charge support is available by calling 1-866-PCSAFETY in
the United States and in Canada or by contacting your local Microsoft
subsidiary. There is no-charge for support calls that are associated with
security updates.
--
~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/

ADIGGERMAN wrote:
> The automatic updates icon is on the toolbar and keeps telling me it is
> turned off. When I click it, it says it cannot be turned on, it cannot be
> turned on via control panel either. When accessing services and clicking
> automatic, "Error 1058: The service cannot be started, either because it
> is
> disabled or because it has no enabled devices associated with it."appears.
> Here I am stuck and do not know what to do.

Hi,
Thanks for your quick reply, the solutions seemed to get rid of Vundo -
which was on the system - and stopped the pop-up web-pages but now when I
look in "services.msc", automatic updates is not even there. Can you tell me
how to turn on/reinstall automatic updates.
Many thanks,
Adam.

"PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:

> Judging from similar posts here in the past month or so, the behavior may be
> due to a Vundo-ZLOB-SDBot infection, all of which is protected by a rootkit.
>
> Unexplained computer behavior may be caused by deceptive software
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/827315
>
> Run a thorough check for hijackware, including posting your hijackthis log
> to an appropriate forum.
>
> Checking for/Help with Hijackware
> http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
> http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
> http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?t=5878
> http://wiki.castlecops.com/Malware_R...:_Introduction
> http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
> http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/data/prevention.htm
> http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/tshoot.html
> http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm
> http://defendingyourmachine2.blogspot.com/
> http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/...moving_Malware
>
> When all else fails, HijackThis v2.0.2
> (http://aumha.org/downloads/hijackthis.exe) is the preferred tool to use (in
> conjuction with some other utilities). HijackThis will NOT fix anything on
> its own, but it will help you to both identify and remove any
> hijackware/spyware with assistance from an expert. **Post your log to
> http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30,
> http://forums.spybot.info/forumdisplay.php?f=22,
> http://castlecops.com/forum67.html, or other appropriate forums for review
> by an expert in such matters, not here.**
>
> If the procedures look too complex - and there is no shame in admitting this
> isn't your cup of tea - take the machine to a local, reputable and
> independent (i.e., not BigBoxStoreUSA) computer repair shop.
>
> ==========================================
>
> 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
>
> For home users, no-charge support is available by calling 1-866-PCSAFETY in
> the United States and in Canada or by contacting your local Microsoft
> subsidiary. There is no-charge for support calls that are associated with
> security updates.
> --
> ~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/
>
> ADIGGERMAN wrote:
> > The automatic updates icon is on the toolbar and keeps telling me it is
> > turned off. When I click it, it says it cannot be turned on, it cannot be
> > turned on via control panel either. When accessing services and clicking
> > automatic, "Error 1058: The service cannot be started, either because it
> > is
> > disabled or because it has no enabled devices associated with it."appears.
> > Here I am stuck and do not know what to do.
>
>

Repost:
> When all else fails, HijackThis v2.0.2
> (http://aumha.org/downloads/hijackthis.exe) is the preferred tool to use
> (in
> conjuction with some other utilities). HijackThis will NOT fix anything
> on
> its own, but it will help you to both identify and remove any
> hijackware/spyware with assistance from an expert. **Post your log to
> http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30,
> http://forums.spybot.info/forumdisplay.php?f=22,
> http://castlecops.com/forum67.html, or other
--
~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/

ADIGGERMAN wrote:
> Hi,
> Thanks for your quick reply, the solutions seemed to get rid of Vundo -
> which was on the system - and stopped the pop-up web-pages but now when I
> look in "services.msc", automatic updates is not even there. Can you tell
> me how to turn on/reinstall automatic updates.
> Many thanks,
> Adam.
>
> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
>
>> Judging from similar posts here in the past month or so, the behavior may
>> be due to a Vundo-ZLOB-SDBot infection, all of which is protected by a
>> rootkit.
>>
>> Unexplained computer behavior may be caused by deceptive software
>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/827315
>>
>> Run a thorough check for hijackware, including posting your hijackthis
>> log
>> to an appropriate forum.
>>
>> Checking for/Help with Hijackware
>> http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
>> http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
>> http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?t=5878
>> http://wiki.castlecops.com/Malware_R...:_Introduction
>> http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
>> http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/data/prevention.htm
>> http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/tshoot.html
>> http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm
>> http://defendingyourmachine2.blogspot.com/
>> http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/...moving_Malware
>>
>> When all else fails, HijackThis v2.0.2
>> (http://aumha.org/downloads/hijackthis.exe) is the preferred tool to use
>> (in conjuction with some other utilities). HijackThis will NOT fix
>> anything on its own, but it will help you to both identify and remove any
>> hijackware/spyware with assistance from an expert. **Post your log to
>> http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30,
>> http://forums.spybot.info/forumdisplay.php?f=22,
>> http://castlecops.com/forum67.html, or other appropriate forums for
>> review
>> by an expert in such matters, not here.**
>>
>> If the procedures look too complex - and there is no shame in admitting
>> this isn't your cup of tea - take the machine to a local, reputable and
>> independent (i.e., not BigBoxStoreUSA) computer repair shop.
>>
>> ==========================================
>>
>> 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
>>
>> For home users, no-charge support is available by calling 1-866-PCSAFETY
>> in
>> the United States and in Canada or by contacting your local Microsoft
>> subsidiary. There is no-charge for support calls that are associated
>> with
>> security updates.
>> --
>> ~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/
>>
>> ADIGGERMAN wrote:
>>> The automatic updates icon is on the toolbar and keeps telling me it is
>>> turned off. When I click it, it says it cannot be turned on, it cannot
>>> be
>>> turned on via control panel either. When accessing services and
>>> clicking
>>> automatic, "Error 1058: The service cannot be started, either because it
>>> is
>>> disabled or because it has no enabled devices associated with
>>> it."appears.
>>> Here I am stuck and do not know what to do.