Automatic Update service error

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From: Terry (terry_at_rit.co.uk)
Date: 01/18/05 

Date: Tue, 18 Jan 2005 22:02:12 -0000

Hi all,

I have a windows XP Pro machine that will not allow me access to the
Automatic updates service. Even if I log on in safe mode as Administrator!!

If I try to access this service I get and "Error 5: Access is Denied"

The machine had various viruses on it which I have cleaned off, I tried
updating to service pack 2 but this just made it worse so uninstalled it
again.

Any ideas would be greatly appreciated

Terry

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