Re: Can't change Automatic Updates

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From: xadamz23 (xadamz23_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 02/11/05 

Date: Thu, 10 Feb 2005 20:15:01 -0800

I dont think it is spyware. I ran ad-aware, spybot, and scanned for viruses.
 I've been reading about this problem all freaking day on Google. I havent
found anything that works yet. Im thinking restoring an image is the only
way im going to fix this. I really dont want to re-image my machine for
something so small.

"Torgeir Bakken (MVP)" wrote:

> xadamz23 wrote:
>
> > I am having the exact same problem. I used the regfile at
> > http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm. It worked, but after I
> > rebooted my PC the Automatic Updates tab was greyed out again.
> >
> > Anyone know how to fix it?
> Hi
>
> I would think some malware does this. See if any tools mentioned
> in the links below finds anything.
>
> The Parasite Fight Quick Fix Protocol
> http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
>
> Dealing with Unwanted Spyware and Parasites
> http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
>
>
> Also be sure that you have an up to date virus scanner running.
>
>
> --
> torgeir, Microsoft MVP Scripting and WMI, Porsgrunn Norway
> Administration scripting examples and an ONLINE version of
> the 1328 page Scripting Guide:
> http://www.microsoft.com/technet/scriptcenter/default.mspx
>

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