Re: In can not turn on the automatic update

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From: "fermu [MVP Windows]" <fermu@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Tue, 26 Aug 2008 20:35:06 +0200

star menu > run > and type "services.msc" (without quotes)
look for the two services Automatic Updates and Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS).

Their should be Started and their Startup Type should be Automatic (automatic updates) or Manual (BITS).

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