Keith wrote:

> My system is set up to automatically download updates, but then only notify
> me to install manually.
>
> Trouble is that on most occasions, the only time it lets me install them is
> on the shutdown option (Install updates and shut down). I am not getting the
> yellow shield in the system tray to allow me to see what updates it has
> downloaded and install manually.

Are you logged in as a restricted user or as an administrative user? By
default, the yellow shield icon is only shown to administrative users.

If you post the last hundred lines or so from WindowsUpdate.log (usually in
c:\windows) we may be able to identify the problem from that.

Harry.

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