Re: windows automatic update?

"svchost" which is responsible for AU is running in memory and Mcaffee
grants it full access. However, I have windows defender also running
(simultaneously). I will just go ahead and disable one for another and see
what happens.

Cheers.

"MowGreen [MVP]" <mowgreen@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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If the issue appeared after installing McAfee then it's being caused by
McAfee.
Have you checked in McAfee's Security Center to see if it wants to control
automatic updating ?
Without knowing the specific name and version of the McAfee 'product' any
further advice is just guessing.

MowGreen [MVP 2003-2008]
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Adeyemi Adeniran wrote:

Hello,

I have checked in the Services console and automatic updates is running
(it has a stop or restart link showing). also BITS and RPC are also
running. AU is also set to automatic and everything look OK in the
services panel.

I have installed Mcafee security center suit with firewall protection.
could this possible be a problem. And if so, how can I be sure it is not
blocking AU from synching up.

Cheers.


"MowGreen [MVP]" <mowgreen@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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Open the Services console and check to see if the Automatic Updates
service is set to Automatic.
*Right* click My Computer either on the Desktop or Start Menu and choose
' Manage '
Expand Service and Applications by clicking the plus sign next to it
Click on Services
In the right frame, click on Automatic Updates
Is there a Stop or Restart link showing ?
If yes, then AU is running.

If no, then double click on Automatic Updates and set the Startup type to
'Automatic'.
Click Apply, OK.
Restart the system.
Did it stay Automatic or did it shut off again ?

If it shut off there could be either malware present, there is some file
corruption, or files need to be registered that is affecting the AU
service.

Also, check to see if Background Intelligent Transfer Service [BITS],
the Cryptographic service, and Remote Procedural Call [RPC] are all set
to Automatic. ( BITS can also be set to Manual in order to do Automatic
Updating )

What is the installed antivirus and/or anti-malware software ?
Is a 3rd party firewall included with a security suite being used ?


MowGreen [MVP 2003-2008]
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Adeyemi Adeniran wrote:


Hello,

For quite sometime, wins auto update has not been starting automatically
on my system. I have configured the settings (in XP sp2) to search and
notify, but for more than a month, the icon has failed to pop up with
any notifications. Any ideas wot might be the problem.

Yemi



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