Re: AU - Cannot change selected date and time
From: bulldog89801 (bulldog89801_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 08/30/04
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Date: Mon, 30 Aug 2004 11:13:05 -0700
Thank you VFOFC :^)
That seems to have taken care of this little glitch...
Thanks again,
Bill
"VFOFC" wrote:
> Hello.
>
> You will find all the answers to this and a few other problems in
> "http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/winxppro/maintain/sp2chngs.mspx" Go to Part 6
> In short log on as administrator
> click start
> click run
> enter regedit
> click ok
> Navigate to the following key
> HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Polices\microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate\AU
> there is a key AUOptions. This should be set to 3= notify before install/
> or 4= scheduled install or 5 Automatic updates is required but end users can
> change time
>
> The best practice is to change the key to 3 (apply the change/ save the
> change)then open Control Panel Category View. Click on the new Shield
> "Security Centre" and then click on the option at foot "Automatic Updates".
> The fields should no longer be greyed out.
>
> Note: if you have the Security Centre open and then change the registry it
> will not see the change. You will need to close the window, go back to the
> Control panel and re-open the Security Centre.
>
> Once you have saved your options or made your changes. restart the machine
> to check that they have saved correctly. Control panel, Security Shield,
> Automatic Updates.
>
> Tip: most of these settings are accessible via the GPedit.msc accessible
> from the Run box. They are Group or Local Policy Settings. So if you are
> running XP PRO you should be able to access these.
> Hope this helps.
> Regards
>
> "Andrew" wrote:
>
> > Hi Bulldog,
> > I can set the date and time in my "Automatic Updates" on two computers (one
> > a laptop) for any time or date I choose.
> > Andy
> >
> > "bulldog89801" <bulldog89801@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > news:0607122A-B494-423F-8C72-88AC07808E8A@microsoft.com...
> > > After two successful SP2 updates to my home system and laptop. Thankfully!
> > > I
> > > have noticed that under AU, you have the ability to select the day and
> > > time
> > > AU will check for updates. I cannot change, what I guess is the default of
> > > (everyday at 3 A.M.).... Anyone else have this minor problem?
> >
> >
> >
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