Windows version?
And what anti-virus and anti-spyware application(s) do you have installed
now?
Is the Windows Firewall enabled or have you installed another third-party
firewall?
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How to troubleshoot Windows Update, Microsoft Update, and Windows Server
Update Services installation issues:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=906602
1. See the "Need more help? Tell us what problem you are having" section of
http://support.microsoft.com/?scid=ph;en-us;6527
2. You cannot install some updates or programs
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;822798
3a. Check Windowsupdate.log (%windir%\Windowsupdate.log) for errors
associated with the download/install.
How to read the Windowsupdate.log file
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/902093
3b. Compare errors to those listed here:
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/blog...showentry=1122
and/or go to
http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com > click on Help and Support
link in left pane > Solve problems on your own.
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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. When you call, clearly state that your problem is related
to a Security Update and cite the update's KB number (e.g., KB123456).
For more information about how to contact your local Microsoft subsidiary
for security update support issues, visit the International Support Web
site:
http://support.microsoft.com/common/international.aspx
For enterprise customers, support for security updates is available through
your usual support contacts.
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~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/
Jay wrote:
> Hi, I had SecurIt (Spyware, Virus & Firewall from my ISP) installed on my
> computer. I cancelled it a while back and I had the program removed. Since
> then I haven't been receiving my windows/Microsoft updates automatically;
> I
> have to manually search for them once in a while in order to keep my
> system
> update. I have automatic updates setup turned on under the security
> settings. I assume something is wrong with my registry but I don't know
> what to do to fix
> it. Please help! Thanks Jay