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by ezmoney

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I'm trying to get my XP machines to update from a SUS but the automatic update service has been turned off (dithered out in the services) I can not select stop - start - and selecting automatic or manual doesn't. Need to know how to reload or restart service

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by Member 32254067

In the control pannel you will see an icon for automatic updates. Select it and select what type of updates you are interested in.

by Member 32254067

If These steps did not work, try the link i sent you at the bottom of this.

How do I enable Automatic Updates on Windows XP?
Overview

1. Open the Control Panel.

2. Open System.

3. Click on the Automatic Updates tab.

4. Check the box to Keep the computer up to date.

5. Under Settings, select the option to Automatically download the updates, and install them on the schedule that I specify.

6. Choose a day and time to perform the updates.

7. Click Apply, then click OK.

8. Close the Control Panel.

try this then.

http://www.theeldergeek.com/automatic_updates.htm

http://www.winguides.com/registry/display.php/1176/

These should work. They give you detail explanation of enableing it throught the registry .

by ezmoney

It's the automatic update SERVICE I am having trouble with. Go to system services and it's there but can't start the service. The reg settings are there. The links were good Thanks

by deadly ernest

CrazyAss gave all the correct info, only two other things to mention.

1. When you go to do what Crazy said, make sure that you are logged on as an Administrator as you will not be permitted to change the services settings unless you are an Administrator, you can see them but not start/stop or changes in most installations.

2. Reload the operating system is about the only option left.

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