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Offline tunk

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automatic updates feature
« on: January 20, 2008, 08:53:41 AM »
I disabled automatic updates to save resourses.  I want to check microsoft.com for any updates and possibly install.  Do I need to turn back on the auto update feature?    -thanks, Tunk
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Offline Larry

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Re: automatic updates feature
« Reply #1 on: January 20, 2008, 09:11:55 AM »
You do not need the auto turned on...check for updates yourself and install only the ones you want.
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Offline tunk

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Re: automatic updates feature
« Reply #2 on: January 20, 2008, 09:25:43 AM »
thanks!
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Offline KtheC

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Re: automatic updates feature
« Reply #3 on: January 20, 2008, 09:52:36 AM »
yeah, you do need it on if you want to check for updates using the windows update feature.
You also need to have background intelligence set to either manual or automatic.
otherwise the site will tell you that something is set improperly and will not give you the list
of updates you might need.
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Offline Jiggy

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Re: automatic updates feature
« Reply #4 on: January 20, 2008, 11:19:19 AM »

I have it turned off, I get my updates by clicking Start\Windows update, and background intelligence set to manual.
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Offline tunk

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Re: automatic updates feature
« Reply #5 on: January 20, 2008, 11:24:33 AM »
hmmm...not sure what u guys mean by "background intelligence" and "start/windows upate" ???
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Offline Jiggy

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Re: automatic updates feature
« Reply #6 on: January 20, 2008, 11:39:33 AM »

Hello tunk,

In Start\Run\services.msc their is a service called "background intelligence" if this is disabled or stopped you cant use Windows Update using IE from Start\Windows Updates.
The below link will give you more info on "How to configure and use Automatic Updates in Windows XP" and "If you choose not to use Automatic Updates" get updates from the Windows Update Web site.

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/306525
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Offline tunk

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Re: automatic updates feature
« Reply #7 on: January 20, 2008, 11:43:06 AM »
jiggy - *PWN'T* - thanks a bunch!

here's a snapshot of my services - whats the diff between auto update and back ground?  i have one disable and one manual

click on link...click on picture to enlarge...

 (http://img169.imagevenue.com/loc992/th_58327_services_122_992lo.JPG)
« Last Edit: January 20, 2008, 11:49:58 AM by tunk »
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Offline Jiggy

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Re: automatic updates feature
« Reply #8 on: January 20, 2008, 12:03:00 PM »

Hello tunk,

Auto Update needs to be set on "Automatic" (I have it turned off in Security Centre) and as for background intelligence try this, hope this helps :)
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Offline tunk

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Re: automatic updates feature
« Reply #9 on: January 21, 2008, 01:40:51 AM »
ewww...jiggy...lottsa reading!!!! :o  I'll see what I can find...stay tuned!
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Re: automatic updates feature
« Reply #10 on: January 21, 2008, 04:53:20 AM »
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