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MantaBase
 Post subject: Automatic Update Not Automatic
PostPosted: Sun Jun 27, 2004 6:03 am 
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Hi All

I got suspicious that my automatic update wasn't working on one of my machines (my home computer). So I let it sit for a few weeks without going to MS (this was both intensional and due to lazyness and I have been busy).

So today I visit and see there are 2 updates I need. So I guess its not working. I visit MS all the time, but the automatic updates are nice for when I get busy or lazy. Anyone have any ideas?

XP Pro - SP1
Zone Alarm runs on this machine as well
Also have typical Spybot stuff and AV.
Services should be OK - I think I only disabled messanger on this machine. I should check.

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Any other users on that machine? I have seen where the updates are downloaded and ask to be installed but "someone" turns it down.
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MantaBase
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TeeJay1952 wrote:
Any other users on that machine? I have seen where the updates are downloaded and ask to be installed but "someone" turns it down.


No, but thats a good thought - I wonder if it won't work if I am not logged on as admin.

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No, but thats a good thought - I wonder if it won't work if I am not logged on as admin.

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Thats probably it, admin accounts only can update as far as I know.
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isnt there an option to download the updates, but not install them?
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MantaBase
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BiggPa wrote:
isnt there an option to download the updates, but not install them?


Yes - thats how I have it set up. Thats why I started to wonder when no updates were being ready for install.

I think its the Admin account issue - I will look at that.

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kulapo
 Post subject: Windows serial number
PostPosted: Mon Jun 28, 2004 9:47 am 
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If you have installed your windows (XP especially) using blacklisted serial number, you definitely will not be able to update it. Make sure you are using a non-blacklisted serial number for your system.


Last edited by kulapo on Mon Jun 28, 2004 9:40 pm, edited 1 time in total.

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I had similar problems with Automatic updates on my Win2K machine. Turns out I had to futz with registry entries to get it back working.

http://forums.delphiforums.com/maxcommport/messages?msg=174172.28
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Reloadron
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Hi Manta. This is my first post so learning curve at work. I had to look for how to do a basic reply.

I use Windows Automatic Update. I have noticed it will only do Critical updates automatically. It is not unusual for me to visit every week or two and find Windows Updates or Driver Updates. You didn't mention if the updates you found were general Windows Updates, Driver Updates or Critical Updates (which should have been done automatically.

Also, within windows updates you can set your preferences at the update site. This will eliminate updates such as language updates in routine Windows Updates from constantly showing up.

Though this post may be useless, it is infact my very first post. Now where the hell is the send button? Ah yes, Submit, here goes....
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MantaBase
 Post subject: Re: Windows serial number
PostPosted: Wed Jun 30, 2004 9:52 am 
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kulapo wrote:
If you have installed your windows (XP especially) using blacklisted serial number, you definitely will not be able to update it. Make sure you are using a non-blacklisted serial number for your system.


It should not be on the blacklist - its (the number) newer than the list and its legit.

I might check anyway.

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MantaBase
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Reloadron wrote:
Hi Manta. This is my first post so learning curve at work. I had to look for how to do a basic reply.

I use Windows Automatic Update. I have noticed it will only do Critical updates automatically. It is not unusual for me to visit every week or two and find Windows Updates or Driver Updates. You didn't mention if the updates you found were general Windows Updates, Driver Updates or Critical Updates (which should have been done automatically.

Also, within windows updates you can set your preferences at the update site. This will eliminate updates such as language updates in routine Windows Updates from constantly showing up.

Though this post may be useless, it is infact my very first post. Now where the hell is the send button? Ah yes, Submit, here goes....


Welcome to the forum :)

Yeah - I am only interested in critical updates, so it should work. Other updates you must visit MS for I realize.

I haven't checked out the preferences think - I might do that.

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[Ch]amsalot wrote:
I had similar problems with Automatic updates on my Win2K machine. Turns out I had to futz with registry entries to get it back working.

"Disabled AutoUpdates in Control Panel.

Made sure to stop the AU service.

Then, got rid of extra registry entries in the AutoUpdates:

Kept AUOptions (set to 3)
Changed AUState (from 7 to 2)
Kept ODFFile Url.
Deleted anything else

Then, went into Control Panel and set AutoUpdates to Automatically Download and then notifiy me.

So far it connected yesterday after the fix and once today. I have ZA set to notify me when svchost wants to connect. Each time it did, the Windows_Update.log file was updated at that time, so it's working.

Thanks Logik!
[Ch]ams
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http://forums.delphiforums.com/maxcommport/messages?msg=174172.28



I will try it - thanx [CH]ams (and LogiK! - where are you BTW?)

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