Automatic Updates Will Not Turn On

I am having trouble turning on Automatic Updates. I have been into the
service menu, checked the properties for Automatic Updates and when I try to
change Startup Type to Automatic, I get "Error 1058: The service cannot
started, either because it is disabled or because it has no enabled devices
associated with it." Both the BIT and Event Log are set to Automatic and
running properly.

Because of this problem with Automatic Update I am unable to download any
updates from the Microsoft Update website (I get Error number: 0x8DDD0018).
Does anyone know how I can get Automatic Updates running again?

Thanks,

Adam

Is Remote Procedural Call (RPC) also set to Automatic on startup ?
If yes, then try registering these files from a Command Prompt.
Type in each command exactly as written, *press Enter* after each one:

Start > Run > type in

cmd
net stop wuauserv
regsvr32 atl.dll
regsvr32 wuapi.dll
regsvr32 wuaueng.dll
regsvr32 wuaueng1.dll,
regsvr32 wucltui.dll
regsvr32 wups.dll
regsvr32 wups2.dll
regsvr32 msxml3.dll
regsvr32 qmgr.dll
regsvr32 qmgrprxy.dll
net start wuauserv
exit

See if AU can be started now. You can copy&paste the commands into the
Command Prompt window by *right* clicking right after the prompt and
choosing Paste after you've Copied them.

MowGreen [MVP 2003-2008]
===============
*-343-* FDNY
Never Forgotten
===============



redhoward wrote:

> I am having trouble turning on Automatic Updates. I have been into the
> service menu, checked the properties for Automatic Updates and when I try to
> change Startup Type to Automatic, I get "Error 1058: The service cannot
> started, either because it is disabled or because it has no enabled devices
> associated with it." Both the BIT and Event Log are set to Automatic and
> running properly.
>
> Because of this problem with Automatic Update I am unable to download any
> updates from the Microsoft Update website (I get Error number: 0x8DDD0018).
> Does anyone know how I can get Automatic Updates running again?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Adam

Hello Adam,


1058 0x80070422
ERROR_SERVICE_DISABLED
The service cannot be started. If BITS service is disabled by the
Administrator, or because it has no enabled devices associated with it.
ERROR_SERVICE_DISABLED then this error will be seen.
BITS has been disabled. Enable the BITS service.

Start/Run
Type "services.msc"
Click "OK"

Please check the following are started:

1.Automatic Updªtes
2.Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS)
3.Cryptographic Services
4.Remote Procedure Call (RPC)
5.System Restore Service

To verify that BITS is correctly configured :

1.Double-click `Background Intelligent Transfer Service.`

2.In the Startup type box, click Manual, and then Apply.

3. Click the `Log On` tab, and then verify that the service is enabled in
every hardware profile that you have listed.

If the service is disabled in one or more hardware profiles, click the
hardware profile, Enable, and then Apply.

4. Click the General tab and then Start.

If BITS starts successfully, visit the Windows Update Web site or the
Microsoft Update Web site to see if you can obtain updates. If it works OK,
change (2.) to automªtic.
-
If you still receive the same errors, verify that you have correctly
performed steps 1 through 5.


The necessary service "Automatic Updates" (WUAUSERV) is not started or is
unavailable. Error 0x80070422 (Resolution 1)
<http://www.update.microsoft.com/windowsupdate/v6/showarticle.aspx?articleid=8&ln=en>

The necessary service "Automatic Updates" (WUAUSERV) is not started or is
unavailable. Error 0x80070422 (Resolution 2)
<http://www.update.microsoft.com/windowsupdate/v6/showarticle.aspx?articleid=46&ln=en>

I hope this post is helpful.

Let us know how it works ºut.
- -- -----



"redhoward" wrote:

> I am having trouble turning on Automatic Updates. I have been into the
> service menu, checked the properties for Automatic Updates and when I try to
> change Startup Type to Automatic, I get "Error 1058: The service cannot
> started, either because it is disabled or because it has no enabled devices
> associated with it." Both the BIT and Event Log are set to Automatic and
> running properly.
>
> Because of this problem with Automatic Update I am unable to download any
> updates from the Microsoft Update website (I get Error number: 0x8DDD0018).
> Does anyone know how I can get Automatic Updates running again?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Adam

Good Afternoon MowGreen,

Thank you for responding to my post!

I have registered all of the files below in the command prompt and all have
been accepted with the exception of "net start wuauserv". The command prompt
displays the Error 1058 again even after I go through the entire procedure.
To the best of my knowledge, I have turned every service in the services list
to "automatic" and double checked that the Logon User Profiles are all
"Enabled". The only one left is that darn "Automatic Updates" that will not
change from "Disabled".

Is there any way to restore or reload the service directly or circumvent
that darn 1058 error?

Thanks again for helping me out!

Adam

"MowGreen [MVP]" wrote:

> Is Remote Procedural Call (RPC) also set to Automatic on startup ?
> If yes, then try registering these files from a Command Prompt.
> Type in each command exactly as written, *press Enter* after each one:
>
> Start > Run > type in
>
> cmd
> net stop wuauserv
> regsvr32 atl.dll
> regsvr32 wuapi.dll
> regsvr32 wuaueng.dll
> regsvr32 wuaueng1.dll,
> regsvr32 wucltui.dll
> regsvr32 wups.dll
> regsvr32 wups2.dll
> regsvr32 msxml3.dll
> regsvr32 qmgr.dll
> regsvr32 qmgrprxy.dll
> net start wuauserv
> exit
>
> See if AU can be started now. You can copy&paste the commands into the
> Command Prompt window by *right* clicking right after the prompt and
> choosing Paste after you've Copied them.
>
> MowGreen [MVP 2003-2008]
> ===============
> *-343-* FDNY
> Never Forgotten
> ===============
>
>
>
> redhoward wrote:
>
> > I am having trouble turning on Automatic Updates. I have been into the
> > service menu, checked the properties for Automatic Updates and when I try to
> > change Startup Type to Automatic, I get "Error 1058: The service cannot
> > started, either because it is disabled or because it has no enabled devices
> > associated with it." Both the BIT and Event Log are set to Automatic and
> > running properly.
> >
> > Because of this problem with Automatic Update I am unable to download any
> > updates from the Microsoft Update website (I get Error number: 0x8DDD0018).
> > Does anyone know how I can get Automatic Updates running again?
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Adam
>

Good Afternoon "Engel",

Thank you for responding to my post!

To the best of my knowledge, I have turned every service in the services
list to "automatic" and double checked that the Logon User Profiles are all
"Enabled". The only one that will not activate is "Automatic Updates". It
continues to give me the Error 1058 and will not engage.

Is there any way to restore or reload the Automatic Updates service directly
or circumvent that darn 1058 error?

Thanks again for helping me out!

Adam

"Engel" wrote:

> Hello Adam,
>
>
> 1058 0x80070422
> ERROR_SERVICE_DISABLED
> The service cannot be started. If BITS service is disabled by the
> Administrator, or because it has no enabled devices associated with it.
> ERROR_SERVICE_DISABLED then this error will be seen.
> BITS has been disabled. Enable the BITS service.
>
> Start/Run
> Type "services.msc"
> Click "OK"
>
> Please check the following are started:
>
> 1.Automatic Updªtes
> 2.Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS)
> 3.Cryptographic Services
> 4.Remote Procedure Call (RPC)
> 5.System Restore Service
>
> To verify that BITS is correctly configured :
>
> 1.Double-click `Background Intelligent Transfer Service.`
>
> 2.In the Startup type box, click Manual, and then Apply.
>
> 3. Click the `Log On` tab, and then verify that the service is enabled in
> every hardware profile that you have listed.
>
> If the service is disabled in one or more hardware profiles, click the
> hardware profile, Enable, and then Apply.
>
> 4. Click the General tab and then Start.
>
> If BITS starts successfully, visit the Windows Update Web site or the
> Microsoft Update Web site to see if you can obtain updates. If it works OK,
> change (2.) to automªtic.
> -
> If you still receive the same errors, verify that you have correctly
> performed steps 1 through 5.
>
>
> The necessary service "Automatic Updates" (WUAUSERV) is not started or is
> unavailable. Error 0x80070422 (Resolution 1)
> <http://www.update.microsoft.com/windowsupdate/v6/showarticle.aspx?articleid=8&ln=en>
>
> The necessary service "Automatic Updates" (WUAUSERV) is not started or is
> unavailable. Error 0x80070422 (Resolution 2)
> <http://www.update.microsoft.com/windowsupdate/v6/showarticle.aspx?articleid=46&ln=en>
>
> I hope this post is helpful.
>
> Let us know how it works ºut.
> - -- -----
>
>
>
> "redhoward" wrote:
>
> > I am having trouble turning on Automatic Updates. I have been into the
> > service menu, checked the properties for Automatic Updates and when I try to
> > change Startup Type to Automatic, I get "Error 1058: The service cannot
> > started, either because it is disabled or because it has no enabled devices
> > associated with it." Both the BIT and Event Log are set to Automatic and
> > running properly.
> >
> > Because of this problem with Automatic Update I am unable to download any
> > updates from the Microsoft Update website (I get Error number: 0x8DDD0018).
> > Does anyone know how I can get Automatic Updates running again?
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Adam

I too am experiencing a similar problem. I followed the steps outlined by
MowGreen, but they did not help the problem. However, I now recieve a
different error message than the one i recieved peviously.

[Error number: 0x8DDD0018]

Does this newerror message indicate a different or more specific problem?
I am hoping it can be resolved.

"redhoward" wrote:

> Good Afternoon MowGreen,
>
> Thank you for responding to my post!
>
> I have registered all of the files below in the command prompt and all have
> been accepted with the exception of "net start wuauserv". The command prompt
> displays the Error 1058 again even after I go through the entire procedure.
> To the best of my knowledge, I have turned every service in the services list
> to "automatic" and double checked that the Logon User Profiles are all
> "Enabled". The only one left is that darn "Automatic Updates" that will not
> change from "Disabled".
>
> Is there any way to restore or reload the service directly or circumvent
> that darn 1058 error?
>
> Thanks again for helping me out!
>
> Adam
>
> "MowGreen [MVP]" wrote:
>
> > Is Remote Procedural Call (RPC) also set to Automatic on startup ?
> > If yes, then try registering these files from a Command Prompt.
> > Type in each command exactly as written, *press Enter* after each one:
> >
> > Start > Run > type in
> >
> > cmd
> > net stop wuauserv
> > regsvr32 atl.dll
> > regsvr32 wuapi.dll
> > regsvr32 wuaueng.dll
> > regsvr32 wuaueng1.dll,
> > regsvr32 wucltui.dll
> > regsvr32 wups.dll
> > regsvr32 wups2.dll
> > regsvr32 msxml3.dll
> > regsvr32 qmgr.dll
> > regsvr32 qmgrprxy.dll
> > net start wuauserv
> > exit
> >
> > See if AU can be started now. You can copy&paste the commands into the
> > Command Prompt window by *right* clicking right after the prompt and
> > choosing Paste after you've Copied them.
> >
> > MowGreen [MVP 2003-2008]
> > ===============
> > *-343-* FDNY
> > Never Forgotten
> > ===============
> >
> >
> >
> > redhoward wrote:
> >
> > > I am having trouble turning on Automatic Updates. I have been into the
> > > service menu, checked the properties for Automatic Updates and when I try to
> > > change Startup Type to Automatic, I get "Error 1058: The service cannot
> > > started, either because it is disabled or because it has no enabled devices
> > > associated with it." Both the BIT and Event Log are set to Automatic and
> > > running properly.
> > >
> > > Because of this problem with Automatic Update I am unable to download any
> > > updates from the Microsoft Update website (I get Error number: 0x8DDD0018).
> > > Does anyone know how I can get Automatic Updates running again?
> > >
> > > Thanks,
> > >
> > > Adam
> >

Procedure to manually Re-install Automatic Update Client
http://www.wsuswiki.com/Proceduretom...icUpdateClient

MowGreen [MVP 2003-2008]
===============
*-343-* FDNY
Never Forgotten
===============


redhoward wrote:

> Good Afternoon MowGreen,
>
> Thank you for responding to my post!
>
> I have registered all of the files below in the command prompt and all have
> been accepted with the exception of "net start wuauserv". The command prompt
> displays the Error 1058 again even after I go through the entire procedure.
> To the best of my knowledge, I have turned every service in the services list
> to "automatic" and double checked that the Logon User Profiles are all
> "Enabled". The only one left is that darn "Automatic Updates" that will not
> change from "Disabled".
>
> Is there any way to restore or reload the service directly or circumvent
> that darn 1058 error?
>
> Thanks again for helping me out!
>
> Adam
>
> "MowGreen [MVP]" wrote:
>
>
>>Is Remote Procedural Call (RPC) also set to Automatic on startup ?
>>If yes, then try registering these files from a Command Prompt.
>>Type in each command exactly as written, *press Enter* after each one:
>>
>>Start > Run > type in
>>
>>cmd
>>net stop wuauserv
>>regsvr32 atl.dll
>>regsvr32 wuapi.dll
>>regsvr32 wuaueng.dll
>>regsvr32 wuaueng1.dll,
>>regsvr32 wucltui.dll
>>regsvr32 wups.dll
>>regsvr32 wups2.dll
>>regsvr32 msxml3.dll
>>regsvr32 qmgr.dll
>>regsvr32 qmgrprxy.dll
>>net start wuauserv
>>exit
>>
>>See if AU can be started now. You can copy&paste the commands into the
>>Command Prompt window by *right* clicking right after the prompt and
>>choosing Paste after you've Copied them.
>>
>>MowGreen [MVP 2003-2008]
>>===============
>> *-343-* FDNY
>>Never Forgotten
>>===============
>>
>>
>>
>>redhoward wrote:
>>
>>
>>>I am having trouble turning on Automatic Updates. I have been into the
>>>service menu, checked the properties for Automatic Updates and when I try to
>>>change Startup Type to Automatic, I get "Error 1058: The service cannot
>>>started, either because it is disabled or because it has no enabled devices
>>>associated with it." Both the BIT and Event Log are set to Automatic and
>>>running properly.
>>>
>>>Because of this problem with Automatic Update I am unable to download any
>>>updates from the Microsoft Update website (I get Error number: 0x8DDD0018).
>>>Does anyone know how I can get Automatic Updates running again?
>>>
>>>Thanks,
>>>
>>>Adam
>>

Procedure to manually Re-install Automatic Update Client
http://www.wsuswiki.com/Proceduretom...icUpdateClient

MowGreen [MVP 2003-2008]
===============
*-343-* FDNY
Never Forgotten
===============


Balduron wrote:

> I too am experiencing a similar problem. I followed the steps outlined by
> MowGreen, but they did not help the problem. However, I now recieve a
> different error message than the one i recieved peviously.
>
> [Error number: 0x8DDD0018]
>
> Does this newerror message indicate a different or more specific problem?
> I am hoping it can be resolved.
>
> "redhoward" wrote:
>
>
>>Good Afternoon MowGreen,
>>
>>Thank you for responding to my post!
>>
>>I have registered all of the files below in the command prompt and all have
>>been accepted with the exception of "net start wuauserv". The command prompt
>>displays the Error 1058 again even after I go through the entire procedure.
>>To the best of my knowledge, I have turned every service in the services list
>>to "automatic" and double checked that the Logon User Profiles are all
>>"Enabled". The only one left is that darn "Automatic Updates" that will not
>>change from "Disabled".
>>
>>Is there any way to restore or reload the service directly or circumvent
>>that darn 1058 error?
>>
>>Thanks again for helping me out!
>>
>>Adam
>>
>>"MowGreen [MVP]" wrote:
>>
>>
>>>Is Remote Procedural Call (RPC) also set to Automatic on startup ?
>>>If yes, then try registering these files from a Command Prompt.
>>>Type in each command exactly as written, *press Enter* after each one:
>>>
>>>Start > Run > type in
>>>
>>>cmd
>>>net stop wuauserv
>>>regsvr32 atl.dll
>>>regsvr32 wuapi.dll
>>>regsvr32 wuaueng.dll
>>>regsvr32 wuaueng1.dll,
>>>regsvr32 wucltui.dll
>>>regsvr32 wups.dll
>>>regsvr32 wups2.dll
>>>regsvr32 msxml3.dll
>>>regsvr32 qmgr.dll
>>>regsvr32 qmgrprxy.dll
>>>net start wuauserv
>>>exit
>>>
>>>See if AU can be started now. You can copy&paste the commands into the
>>>Command Prompt window by *right* clicking right after the prompt and
>>>choosing Paste after you've Copied them.
>>>
>>>MowGreen [MVP 2003-2008]
>>>===============
>>> *-343-* FDNY
>>>Never Forgotten
>>>===============
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>redhoward wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>>I am having trouble turning on Automatic Updates. I have been into the
>>>>service menu, checked the properties for Automatic Updates and when I try to
>>>>change Startup Type to Automatic, I get "Error 1058: The service cannot
>>>>started, either because it is disabled or because it has no enabled devices
>>>>associated with it." Both the BIT and Event Log are set to Automatic and
>>>>running properly.
>>>>
>>>>Because of this problem with Automatic Update I am unable to download any
>>>>updates from the Microsoft Update website (I get Error number: 0x8DDD0018).
>>>>Does anyone know how I can get Automatic Updates running again?
>>>>
>>>>Thanks,
>>>>
>>>>Adam
>>>

Thank You Thank You Thank You!

I have been working at this for the past two days straight after a pretty
serious attack. The procedure below reinstalled the Automatic Update and it
is now back online and updating as we speak. Thank you very much for your
help and your persistent follow up on this thread. You are the best!

Have a great week!

Adam

"MowGreen [MVP]" wrote:

> Procedure to manually Re-install Automatic Update Client
> http://www.wsuswiki.com/Proceduretom...icUpdateClient
>
> MowGreen [MVP 2003-2008]
> ===============
> *-343-* FDNY
> Never Forgotten
> ===============
>
>
> redhoward wrote:
>
> > Good Afternoon MowGreen,
> >
> > Thank you for responding to my post!
> >
> > I have registered all of the files below in the command prompt and all have
> > been accepted with the exception of "net start wuauserv". The command prompt
> > displays the Error 1058 again even after I go through the entire procedure.
> > To the best of my knowledge, I have turned every service in the services list
> > to "automatic" and double checked that the Logon User Profiles are all
> > "Enabled". The only one left is that darn "Automatic Updates" that will not
> > change from "Disabled".
> >
> > Is there any way to restore or reload the service directly or circumvent
> > that darn 1058 error?
> >
> > Thanks again for helping me out!
> >
> > Adam
> >
> > "MowGreen [MVP]" wrote:
> >
> >
> >>Is Remote Procedural Call (RPC) also set to Automatic on startup ?
> >>If yes, then try registering these files from a Command Prompt.
> >>Type in each command exactly as written, *press Enter* after each one:
> >>
> >>Start > Run > type in
> >>
> >>cmd
> >>net stop wuauserv
> >>regsvr32 atl.dll
> >>regsvr32 wuapi.dll
> >>regsvr32 wuaueng.dll
> >>regsvr32 wuaueng1.dll,
> >>regsvr32 wucltui.dll
> >>regsvr32 wups.dll
> >>regsvr32 wups2.dll
> >>regsvr32 msxml3.dll
> >>regsvr32 qmgr.dll
> >>regsvr32 qmgrprxy.dll
> >>net start wuauserv
> >>exit
> >>
> >>See if AU can be started now. You can copy&paste the commands into the
> >>Command Prompt window by *right* clicking right after the prompt and
> >>choosing Paste after you've Copied them.
> >>
> >>MowGreen [MVP 2003-2008]
> >>===============
> >> *-343-* FDNY
> >>Never Forgotten
> >>===============
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>redhoward wrote:
> >>
> >>
> >>>I am having trouble turning on Automatic Updates. I have been into the
> >>>service menu, checked the properties for Automatic Updates and when I try to
> >>>change Startup Type to Automatic, I get "Error 1058: The service cannot
> >>>started, either because it is disabled or because it has no enabled devices
> >>>associated with it." Both the BIT and Event Log are set to Automatic and
> >>>running properly.
> >>>
> >>>Because of this problem with Automatic Update I am unable to download any
> >>>updates from the Microsoft Update website (I get Error number: 0x8DDD0018).
> >>>Does anyone know how I can get Automatic Updates running again?
> >>>
> >>>Thanks,
> >>>
> >>>Adam
> >>
>

I just developed this problem today. Unfortunately even this last procedure
did not correct the 1058 error. I will try it again.

Bill

"MowGreen [MVP]" wrote:

> Procedure to manually Re-install Automatic Update Client
> http://www.wsuswiki.com/Proceduretom...icUpdateClient
>
> MowGreen [MVP 2003-2008]
> ===============
> *-343-* FDNY
> Never Forgotten
> ===============
>
>
> redhoward wrote:
>
> > Good Afternoon MowGreen,
> >
> > Thank you for responding to my post!
> >
> > I have registered all of the files below in the command prompt and all have
> > been accepted with the exception of "net start wuauserv". The command prompt
> > displays the Error 1058 again even after I go through the entire procedure.
> > To the best of my knowledge, I have turned every service in the services list
> > to "automatic" and double checked that the Logon User Profiles are all
> > "Enabled". The only one left is that darn "Automatic Updates" that will not
> > change from "Disabled".
> >
> > Is there any way to restore or reload the service directly or circumvent
> > that darn 1058 error?
> >
> > Thanks again for helping me out!
> >
> > Adam
> >
> > "MowGreen [MVP]" wrote:
> >
> >
> >>Is Remote Procedural Call (RPC) also set to Automatic on startup ?
> >>If yes, then try registering these files from a Command Prompt.
> >>Type in each command exactly as written, *press Enter* after each one:
> >>
> >>Start > Run > type in
> >>
> >>cmd
> >>net stop wuauserv
> >>regsvr32 atl.dll
> >>regsvr32 wuapi.dll
> >>regsvr32 wuaueng.dll
> >>regsvr32 wuaueng1.dll,
> >>regsvr32 wucltui.dll
> >>regsvr32 wups.dll
> >>regsvr32 wups2.dll
> >>regsvr32 msxml3.dll
> >>regsvr32 qmgr.dll
> >>regsvr32 qmgrprxy.dll
> >>net start wuauserv
> >>exit
> >>
> >>See if AU can be started now. You can copy&paste the commands into the
> >>Command Prompt window by *right* clicking right after the prompt and
> >>choosing Paste after you've Copied them.
> >>
> >>MowGreen [MVP 2003-2008]
> >>===============
> >> *-343-* FDNY
> >>Never Forgotten
> >>===============
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>redhoward wrote:
> >>
> >>
> >>>I am having trouble turning on Automatic Updates. I have been into the
> >>>service menu, checked the properties for Automatic Updates and when I try to
> >>>change Startup Type to Automatic, I get "Error 1058: The service cannot
> >>>started, either because it is disabled or because it has no enabled devices
> >>>associated with it." Both the BIT and Event Log are set to Automatic and
> >>>running properly.
> >>>
> >>>Because of this problem with Automatic Update I am unable to download any
> >>>updates from the Microsoft Update website (I get Error number: 0x8DDD0018).
> >>>Does anyone know how I can get Automatic Updates running again?
> >>>
> >>>Thanks,
> >>>
> >>>Adam
> >>
>