Re: Can't start auto updates service

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From: MowGreen [MVP] (mowgreen_at_nowandzen.com)
Date: 01/03/05 

Date: Mon, 03 Jan 2005 13:09:20 -0800

> On a possibly related subject, anyone know if the
> cashback.exe/bargains.exe spyware thing is a worm or did someone
> inadvertantly install something off a website?

cashback.exe is most likely a tipoff that the system *may* be infested
with malware ( formerly known as spy|adware ). Recent versions of
malware have a tendency to either deny a system the ability to
successfully access Windows Update or interfere with one's ability to
obtain updates due to their presence.

Go here and do the preliminary steps towards removing said malware:

THE PARASITE FIGHT QUICK FIX PROTOCOL
http://www.aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm

MowGreen [MVP]
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jaz@jackzucker.com wrote:

> When I try to do a windows update, it tells me I must have the
> following services running:
>
> - Automatic updates
> - BITS
> - Event Log
>
> BITS and Event Log are already running but when I try to start the
> automatic updates service, I get a message from the scp that a related
> device or service is not started. Automatic Updates is checked in the
> My Computer->Properties->Automatic Updates tab.
>
> Are there other services that need to be running to get this to work?
>
> On a possibly related subject, anyone know if the
> cashback.exe/bargains.exe spyware thing is a worm or did someone
> inadvertantly install something off a website?
>

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