Re: Turning off Auto Updates

Many thanks, C_B_S!
I deleted the Windows Update policy in HKEY_Loc_Machine as you suggested. I
can now choose any option in the System Automatic Updates section.

I had a computer crash in March and had to replace my motherboard and hard
drive. The system upgrade was purchased from a large computer supply store
and they initially set up the hard drive with WinXP Home. They probably
connected my computer to their server to do the setup. The 'official'
MicroSoft Windows XP CD I received was unopened.

When I got the computer running at home, I proceeded to reinstall all my
programs, and of course, WIndows automatically downloaded and installed all
the latest security patches. That was when my 'fun' started -- especially
with the Windows updates around April 3rd.

Earlier (around April 9th), I posted another problem I have with accessing a
second user account (sometimes it requires several attempts before it will
connect - aborting each time back to the user selection screen). I received
no response to this query. This problem did not show up until after the
Windows updates were installed early April, so I felt it was due to an Update
software glitch, and posted my question on this site. I thought I had solved
it by returning to a privious audio driver configuration -- but the problem
remains.

Anyway, one problem has been solved. I wish to thank everyone for their
valued input.

--
tsgm


"C_B_S" wrote:

TO tsgm:
RE: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate\AU

I spoke to our outside IT consultant today regaridng your policy string
below and he said that if your home PC is truly not controlled by any group
policy put in place by anyone, e.g., you got the PC from your office or
another source as a purchase or a gift, than you should be able to remove
(delete) the AU in your Policies that pertains to Automatic Updates. Under
Policies, only delete the WindowsUpdate folder and the AU folder under it.
Only those 2 folders. Since there is a policy in place, than you must have
XP Pro OS on that PC.

Last night I was very suspicious about this dimmed out Automatic Updates on
my PC and I started to believe that a GP was put in place unbeknown to me so
I sent out an inquiry last night and got a reply back today that one was in
place. The IT consultants had tried PatchLink and didn't like that so he
next tried the Automatic Updates GP. He went ahead and removed the GP this
AM and from my PC at Start | Run I did gpupdate /force after the server
administrator removed the policy. Nothing is grayed out now and I wish you
good luck with yours!

C_B_S 5/2/07 9:50 am


"tsgm" wrote:

Here is the requested info, Freudi.

Key Name:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate
Class Name: <NO CLASS>
Last Write Time: 3/25/2007 - 2:56 PM

Key Name:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate\AU
Class Name: <NO CLASS>
Last Write Time: 3/25/2007 - 2:56 PM
Value 0
Name: NoAutoUpdate
Type: REG_DWORD
Data: 0x0

Value 1
Name: AUOptions
Type: REG_DWORD
Data: 0x4

Value 2
Name: ScheduledInstallDay
Type: REG_DWORD
Data: 0x0

Value 3
Name: ScheduledInstallTime
Type: REG_DWORD
Data: 0x11

--
tsgm


"Ottmar Freudenberger" wrote:

"tsgm" <tsgm@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> schrieb:

Yes, Freudi, the Automatic Updates in the Services is set to: Started -
Automatic - Local System.

Hm, can you find the following key in the registry (the heart and brain
of Windows, so handle with care)?
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate

If so, please export the content (via "File") and insert it into your
reply.

Bye,
Freudi

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