Cannot turn on Automatic update in Windows XP

[Sayam]

Hi friends,

I am facing an issue with my Operating System. I always like to have my Automatic updates ON for my Windows XP SP2. Whenever i am trying to put a check on the update it is grayed out and when i try to do it manually still facing the same issue.

I don't want to format my PC because i know that when i install all the application it would get the same issue can anyone help me out with this issue.

Thanks in Advance.

[Clark]

I was also facing the same issue i tried to do the following steps, hope it will work for you.

1. Click on Start - - > Run.
   
2. Type regedit
   
3. Find the key:
   
   HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\au
   
   
4. In the right pane, look for a key called noautoupdate
   
5. Change the value from 1 to 0.
   
6. Save it and reboot your PC.

Now you would be able to check the Automatic updates on.

[Calvin K]

There is one more way of turning automatic updates ON by using Dial- a -fix software.

For downloading link here:-

Download

I am sure it will solve your problem for sure without going to registry and taking a risk.

[Solomon]

Check here for more details:-

cannot turn on automatic update
http://forums.techarena.in/windows-update/986932.htm
http://forums.techarena.in/windows-update/1027325.htm