Automatic Update disabled

Not sure what is going on, but my automatic update has been disabled and no
matter what I do it's not allowing me t make the change to enabled.

Anyone else have that type of problem?

I'm having this exact same problem right now. Looks like my pc got infected
with something yesterday. I can't get it to work at all. I tried running
services.msc, double-clicking on Automatic Updates and changing this way.
When I try to start service I get an Error 1058 which I can't find help for.

"pld459666" wrote:

> Not sure what is going on, but my automatic update has been disabled and no
> matter what I do it's not allowing me t make the change to enabled.
>
> Anyone else have that type of problem?

pld459666 wrote:
> Not sure what is going on, but my automatic update has been
> disabled and no matter what I do it's not allowing me t make the
> change to enabled.
>
> Anyone else have that type of problem?

tnboler wrote:
> I'm having this exact same problem right now. Looks like my pc got
> infected with something yesterday. I can't get it to work at all.
> I tried running services.msc, double-clicking on Automatic Updates
> and changing this way. When I try to start service I get an Error
> 1058 which I can't find help for.

Either of you happen to know what operating system, service pack, etc you
are running? ;-)

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"pld459666" wrote:

> Not sure what is going on, but my automatic update has been disabled and no
> matter what I do it's not allowing me t make the change to enabled.
>
> Anyone else have that type of problem?

There's a very strong possibility that a hijackware infection is causing the
problems.

1. See if you can download/run the MSRT manually:
http://www.microsoft.com/security/ma...e/default.mspx

2. Run this online scan (in safe mode w/networking, if need be):
http://onecare.live.com/site/en-us/center/howsafe.htm

3. Run additional checks for hijackware, including posting your hijackthis
log to an appropriate forum.

Checking for/Help with Hijackware
http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?t=5878
http://wiki.castlecops.com/Malware_R...:_Introduction
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/data/prevention.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/tshoot.html
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm
http://defendingyourmachine2.blogspot.com/
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/...moving_Malware

When all else fails, HijackThis v2.0.2
(http://aumha.org/downloads/hijackthis.exe) is the preferred tool to use (in
conjuction with some other utilities). HijackThis will NOT fix anything on
its own, but it will help you to both identify and remove any
hijackware/spyware with assistance from an expert. **Post your log to
http://spywarehammer.com/simplemachi...php?board=10.0,
http://forums.spybot.info/forumdisplay.php?f=22,
http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30, or another appropriate forum for review
by an expert in such matters, not here.**

If the procedures look too complex - and there is no shame in admitting this
isn't your cup of tea - take the machine to a local, reputable and
independent (i.e., not BigBoxStoreUSA) computer repair shop.
=====================
Start a free Windows Update support incident request:
https://support.microsoft.com/oas/de...spx?gprid=6527

Support for Windows Update:
http://support.microsoft.com/gp/wusupport

For home users, no-charge support is available by calling 1-866-PCSAFETY in
the United States and in Canada or by contacting your local Microsoft
subsidiary. There is no-charge for support calls that are associated with
security updates.
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
DTS-L http://dts-l.net/

pld459666 wrote:
> Not sure what is going on, but my automatic update has been disabled and
> no
> matter what I do it's not allowing me t make the change to enabled.
>
> Anyone else have that type of problem?

Thank you for all of your suggestions. I am working with Windows Vista
(grumble grumble) SP1 and have SpyBot and AntiVir. My microsoft taskbar icon
says that it cannot serach for updates. When I click on it (as well as the
start menu pin) the screen comes up for a split second, then it dissapears.
No error message can be seen. I have tried running it as an administrator -
even though I am the sole user of this computer.

Just thought I'd fill you in...and...was wondering if you think this
widespread problem is strictly due to the IE security issues. I do not use
IE, I use Firefox. I am wondering and almost have a feeling that it is a
security issue with Windows Vista. Can you offer any help here? Basically,
where do you think this is coming from?

I hope that I can find the malware. In the meantime, can you provide me
with a link so that I can manually download Windows Updates? I cannot seem to
find one. The site that I found tells me to click on a button, which then
just takes me to my Windows and tries to run the automatic update. (which is
kind of annoying really when you think about it - if my automatic updater
were working, why in the h#$% would I be looking for updates online???)

"PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:

> There's a very strong possibility that a hijackware infection is causing the
> problems.
>
> 1. See if you can download/run the MSRT manually:
> http://www.microsoft.com/security/ma...e/default.mspx
>
> 2. Run this online scan (in safe mode w/networking, if need be):
> http://onecare.live.com/site/en-us/center/howsafe.htm
>
> 3. Run additional checks for hijackware, including posting your hijackthis
> log to an appropriate forum.
>
> Checking for/Help with Hijackware
> http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
> http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
> http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?t=5878
> http://wiki.castlecops.com/Malware_R...:_Introduction
> http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
> http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/data/prevention.htm
> http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/tshoot.html
> http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm
> http://defendingyourmachine2.blogspot.com/
> http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/...moving_Malware
>
> When all else fails, HijackThis v2.0.2
> (http://aumha.org/downloads/hijackthis.exe) is the preferred tool to use (in
> conjuction with some other utilities). HijackThis will NOT fix anything on
> its own, but it will help you to both identify and remove any
> hijackware/spyware with assistance from an expert. **Post your log to
> http://spywarehammer.com/simplemachi...php?board=10.0,
> http://forums.spybot.info/forumdisplay.php?f=22,
> http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30, or another appropriate forum for review
> by an expert in such matters, not here.**
>
> If the procedures look too complex - and there is no shame in admitting this
> isn't your cup of tea - take the machine to a local, reputable and
> independent (i.e., not BigBoxStoreUSA) computer repair shop.
> =====================
> Start a free Windows Update support incident request:
> https://support.microsoft.com/oas/de...spx?gprid=6527
>
> Support for Windows Update:
> http://support.microsoft.com/gp/wusupport
>
> For home users, no-charge support is available by calling 1-866-PCSAFETY in
> the United States and in Canada or by contacting your local Microsoft
> subsidiary. There is no-charge for support calls that are associated with
> security updates.
> --
> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
> DTS-L http://dts-l.net/
>
> pld459666 wrote:
> > Not sure what is going on, but my automatic update has been disabled and
> > no
> > matter what I do it's not allowing me t make the change to enabled.
> >
> > Anyone else have that type of problem?
>
>

Might I just add here that when the window pops up to authorize activity on
the computer, it would be pretty darn nice if windows could actually register
names and/or functions so that i know what I am allowing.

"watersoilair" wrote:

> Thank you for all of your suggestions. I am working with Windows Vista
> (grumble grumble) SP1 and have SpyBot and AntiVir. My microsoft taskbar icon
> says that it cannot serach for updates. When I click on it (as well as the
> start menu pin) the screen comes up for a split second, then it dissapears.
> No error message can be seen. I have tried running it as an administrator -
> even though I am the sole user of this computer.
>
> Just thought I'd fill you in...and...was wondering if you think this
> widespread problem is strictly due to the IE security issues. I do not use
> IE, I use Firefox. I am wondering and almost have a feeling that it is a
> security issue with Windows Vista. Can you offer any help here? Basically,
> where do you think this is coming from?
>
> I hope that I can find the malware. In the meantime, can you provide me
> with a link so that I can manually download Windows Updates? I cannot seem to
> find one. The site that I found tells me to click on a button, which then
> just takes me to my Windows and tries to run the automatic update. (which is
> kind of annoying really when you think about it - if my automatic updater
> were working, why in the h#$% would I be looking for updates online???)
>
> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
>
> > There's a very strong possibility that a hijackware infection is causing the
> > problems.
> >
> > 1. See if you can download/run the MSRT manually:
> > http://www.microsoft.com/security/ma...e/default.mspx
> >
> > 2. Run this online scan (in safe mode w/networking, if need be):
> > http://onecare.live.com/site/en-us/center/howsafe.htm
> >
> > 3. Run additional checks for hijackware, including posting your hijackthis
> > log to an appropriate forum.
> >
> > Checking for/Help with Hijackware
> > http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
> > http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
> > http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?t=5878
> > http://wiki.castlecops.com/Malware_R...:_Introduction
> > http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
> > http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/data/prevention.htm
> > http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/tshoot.html
> > http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm
> > http://defendingyourmachine2.blogspot.com/
> > http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/...moving_Malware
> >
> > When all else fails, HijackThis v2.0.2
> > (http://aumha.org/downloads/hijackthis.exe) is the preferred tool to use (in
> > conjuction with some other utilities). HijackThis will NOT fix anything on
> > its own, but it will help you to both identify and remove any
> > hijackware/spyware with assistance from an expert. **Post your log to
> > http://spywarehammer.com/simplemachi...php?board=10.0,
> > http://forums.spybot.info/forumdisplay.php?f=22,
> > http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30, or another appropriate forum for review
> > by an expert in such matters, not here.**
> >
> > If the procedures look too complex - and there is no shame in admitting this
> > isn't your cup of tea - take the machine to a local, reputable and
> > independent (i.e., not BigBoxStoreUSA) computer repair shop.
> > =====================
> > Start a free Windows Update support incident request:
> > https://support.microsoft.com/oas/de...spx?gprid=6527
> >
> > Support for Windows Update:
> > http://support.microsoft.com/gp/wusupport
> >
> > For home users, no-charge support is available by calling 1-866-PCSAFETY in
> > the United States and in Canada or by contacting your local Microsoft
> > subsidiary. There is no-charge for support calls that are associated with
> > security updates.
> > --
> > ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
> > MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
> > AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
> > DTS-L http://dts-l.net/
> >
> > pld459666 wrote:
> > > Not sure what is going on, but my automatic update has been disabled and
> > > no
> > > matter what I do it's not allowing me t make the change to enabled.
> > >
> > > Anyone else have that type of problem?
> >
> >

Hello watersoilair,

Insure that your system is malware-free /first/ before getting windows
updates.

Before getting windows updates. Thoroughly scan the system with your updated
anti-virus and anti-malware program.

Give this a try and see if it solves the problem................

Do a full scan with MalwaяeBytes and SUPERAntiSpywaяe. Home Edition is free

<http://www.superantispyware.com/>
<http://securitynewsfromthenet.blogspot.com/2007/04/superantispyware-home-edition-free.html>
-=-

<http://www.malwarebytes.org/mbam.php>
<http://securitynewsfromthenet.blogspot.com/2008/03/malwarebytes-anti-malware-105.html>
-=-


Good luck
-=-

"watersoilair" wrote:

> Thank you for all of your suggestions. I am working with Windows Vista
> (grumble grumble) SP1 and have SpyBot and AntiVir. My microsoft taskbar icon
> says that it cannot serach for updates. When I click on it (as well as the
> start menu pin) the screen comes up for a split second, then it dissapears.
> No error message can be seen. I have tried running it as an administrator -
> even though I am the sole user of this computer.
>
> Just thought I'd fill you in...and...was wondering if you think this
> widespread problem is strictly due to the IE security issues. I do not use
> IE, I use Firefox. I am wondering and almost have a feeling that it is a
> security issue with Windows Vista. Can you offer any help here? Basically,
> where do you think this is coming from?
>
> I hope that I can find the malware. In the meantime, can you provide me
> with a link so that I can manually download Windows Updates? I cannot seem to
> find one. The site that I found tells me to click on a button, which then
> just takes me to my Windows and tries to run the automatic update. (which is
> kind of annoying really when you think about it - if my automatic updater
> were working, why in the h#$% would I be looking for updates online???)
>
> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
>
> > There's a very strong possibility that a hijackware infection is causing the
> > problems.
> >
> > 1. See if you can download/run the MSRT manually:
> > http://www.microsoft.com/security/ma...e/default.mspx
> >
> > 2. Run this online scan (in safe mode w/networking, if need be):
> > http://onecare.live.com/site/en-us/center/howsafe.htm
> >
> > 3. Run additional checks for hijackware, including posting your hijackthis
> > log to an appropriate forum.
> >
> > Checking for/Help with Hijackware
> > http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
> > http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
> > http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?t=5878
> > http://wiki.castlecops.com/Malware_R...:_Introduction
> > http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
> > http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/data/prevention.htm
> > http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/tshoot.html
> > http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm
> > http://defendingyourmachine2.blogspot.com/
> > http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/...moving_Malware
> >
> > When all else fails, HijackThis v2.0.2
> > (http://aumha.org/downloads/hijackthis.exe) is the preferred tool to use (in
> > conjuction with some other utilities). HijackThis will NOT fix anything on
> > its own, but it will help you to both identify and remove any
> > hijackware/spyware with assistance from an expert. **Post your log to
> > http://spywarehammer.com/simplemachi...php?board=10.0,
> > http://forums.spybot.info/forumdisplay.php?f=22,
> > http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30, or another appropriate forum for review
> > by an expert in such matters, not here.**
> >
> > If the procedures look too complex - and there is no shame in admitting this
> > isn't your cup of tea - take the machine to a local, reputable and
> > independent (i.e., not BigBoxStoreUSA) computer repair shop.
> > =====================
> > Start a free Windows Update support incident request:
> > https://support.microsoft.com/oas/de...spx?gprid=6527
> >
> > Support for Windows Update:
> > http://support.microsoft.com/gp/wusupport
> >
> > For home users, no-charge support is available by calling 1-866-PCSAFETY in
> > the United States and in Canada or by contacting your local Microsoft
> > subsidiary. There is no-charge for support calls that are associated with
> > security updates.
> > --
> > ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
> > MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
> > AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
> > DTS-L http://dts-l.net/
> >
> > pld459666 wrote:
> > > Not sure what is going on, but my automatic update has been disabled and
> > > no
> > > matter what I do it's not allowing me t make the change to enabled.
> > >
> > > Anyone else have that type of problem?
> >
> >

Please begin a new thread about your problems to avoid confusion. Thanks.

You will NOT be able to install any updates via any method until the machine
is hijackware-free.


watersoilair wrote:
> Thank you for all of your suggestions. I am working with Windows Vista
> (grumble grumble) SP1 and have SpyBot and AntiVir. My microsoft taskbar
> icon
> says that it cannot serach for updates. When I click on it (as well as
> the
> start menu pin) the screen comes up for a split second, then it
> dissapears.
> No error message can be seen. I have tried running it as an
> administrator -
> even though I am the sole user of this computer.
>
> Just thought I'd fill you in...and...was wondering if you think this
> widespread problem is strictly due to the IE security issues. I do not
> use
> IE, I use Firefox. I am wondering and almost have a feeling that it is a
> security issue with Windows Vista. Can you offer any help here?
> Basically,
> where do you think this is coming from?
>
> I hope that I can find the malware. In the meantime, can you provide me
> with a link so that I can manually download Windows Updates? I cannot seem
> to find one. The site that I found tells me to click on a button, which
> then just takes me to my Windows and tries to run the automatic update.
> (which is kind of annoying really when you think about it - if my
> automatic
> updater were working, why in the h#$% would I be looking for updates
> online???)
>
> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
>
>> There's a very strong possibility that a hijackware infection is causing
>> the problems.
>>
>> 1. See if you can download/run the MSRT manually:
>> http://www.microsoft.com/security/ma...e/default.mspx
>>
>> 2. Run this online scan (in safe mode w/networking, if need be):
>> http://onecare.live.com/site/en-us/center/howsafe.htm
>>
>> 3. Run additional checks for hijackware, including posting your
>> hijackthis
>> log to an appropriate forum.
>>
>> Checking for/Help with Hijackware
>> http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
>> http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
>> http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?t=5878
>> http://wiki.castlecops.com/Malware_R...:_Introduction
>> http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
>> http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/data/prevention.htm
>> http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/tshoot.html
>> http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm
>> http://defendingyourmachine2.blogspot.com/
>> http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/...moving_Malware
>>
>> When all else fails, HijackThis v2.0.2
>> (http://aumha.org/downloads/hijackthis.exe) is the preferred tool to use
>> (in conjuction with some other utilities). HijackThis will NOT fix
>> anything on its own, but it will help you to both identify and remove any
>> hijackware/spyware with assistance from an expert. **Post your log to
>> http://spywarehammer.com/simplemachi...php?board=10.0,
>> http://forums.spybot.info/forumdisplay.php?f=22,
>> http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30, or another appropriate forum for
>> review by an expert in such matters, not here.**
>>
>> If the procedures look too complex - and there is no shame in admitting
>> this isn't your cup of tea - take the machine to a local, reputable and
>> independent (i.e., not BigBoxStoreUSA) computer repair shop.
>> =====================
>> Start a free Windows Update support incident request:
>> https://support.microsoft.com/oas/de...spx?gprid=6527
>>
>> Support for Windows Update:
>> http://support.microsoft.com/gp/wusupport
>>
>> For home users, no-charge support is available by calling 1-866-PCSAFETY
>> in
>> the United States and in Canada or by contacting your local Microsoft
>> subsidiary. There is no-charge for support calls that are associated
>> with
>> security updates.
>> --
>> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
>> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
>> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
>> DTS-L http://dts-l.net/
>>
>> pld459666 wrote:
>>> Not sure what is going on, but my automatic update has been disabled and
>>> no
>>> matter what I do it's not allowing me t make the change to enabled.
>>>
>>> Anyone else have that type of problem?

--
Regards
Rabbie


"pld459666" wrote:

> Not sure what is going on, but my automatic update has been disabled and no
> matter what I do it's not allowing me t make the change to enabled.
>
> Anyone else have that type of problem?

I also have found that the updated have been disabled ? I was wondering if it
could be by a virus W32/Fake Alert .EX and EV>? as my security is supplied by
Virgin as a package but they have not replied to my pleas ?
any one help out
--
Regards
Rabbie


"pld459666" wrote:

> Not sure what is going on, but my automatic update has been disabled and no
> matter what I do it's not allowing me t make the change to enabled.
>
> Anyone else have that type of problem?

I have the same problem can you check for the virus W32/FakeAlert.EX? I also
have problems with pop ups in Chineese? all for a programm scaning for virus
es?
--
Regards
Rabbie


"pld459666" wrote:

> Not sure what is going on, but my automatic update has been disabled and no
> matter what I do it's not allowing me t make the change to enabled.
>
> Anyone else have that type of problem?