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Auto update problem

Discussion in 'Windows XP' started by Gerryex, 2007/03/30.

  1. 2007/03/30
    Gerryex

    Gerryex Inactive Thread Starter

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    Hi ALL,

    I'm having a problem with the Auto Update. I've always had it set on automatic and the updates would download in the background and I could either install them by clicking on the shield in the system tray or just shut the PC down and they would install right before powering down.

    Now all I get is the shield telling me that updates are ready to be installed. I don't want to install them while Windows is fully running as one time it really caused problems. But every time I shut down nothing happens. This has been gong on for several days and I'm still kind of chicken to let the updates run under full Windows.

    I power off each day, but its up for a good portion of the day.

    Any suggestions are welcome!

    Thanks,
    Gerry
     
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  2. 2007/03/30
    sultan_emerr

    sultan_emerr Banned

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    Do you have it set on "Custom "?
     
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  4. 2007/03/31
    Gerryex

    Gerryex Inactive Thread Starter

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    I don't think so, but I went into the Auto Update tab under Properties for My Computer and I don't see any way to set it to Custom. Its set on Automatic, Every Day at 3 AM. The PC is never turned on at that time but it used to download the updates while it was on and then install them right before power off.

    Thanks,
    Gerry
     
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  5. 2007/03/31
    PeteC

    PeteC SuperGeek Staff

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    Make a manual System Restore Point and click on the shield and allow the updates to install. If one or more of the updates is going to foul up your computer it will do so regardless of whether they are installed with Windows running or at shutdown - when Windows is still running anyway, albeit without the desktop. With a System Restore point in place you can always revert back to the state before the updates were installed.

    I think sultan was referring to the other settings for Update which are effectively custom settings.

    If those updates do not install go to Microsoft (Windows) Update via the Start button and see if updates are still offered - if they are allow them to be downloaded and installed. Click on Express and you will only get those critical updates which you need. Steer clear of any driver updates - these can (surprisingly) cause problems and driver updates are best downloaded from the manufacturer's website.
     
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  6. 2007/03/31
    Gerryex

    Gerryex Inactive Thread Starter

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    Hi ALL,

    I think I figured it out.

    I plan to update to Vista soon and was looking at some info and it seems that while Vista allows all updates to download in the background and install at power down Win XP only does that for cirtical updates.

    So I did click on the shield and started the update process but then selected Custom which allowed me to see what updates were pending. There was only one which had to do with the "Genuine Windows" sillyness. So I unselected it and then when I closed it asked me if I wanted to be reminded any more for that update and I said no, which hopefully will stop the shield from showing up just for that update.

    Thanks,
    Gerry
     
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    PeteC

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    Glad to hear that you sorted it to your satisfaction :)
     
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