Windows XP Automatic updates' options grey off

[scmoh]

Hi,

My windows xp prof. automatic updates' options are grey off.
Please help !!!

Moh S C

 

[linney]

There is this thread going on at the moment, see if any of the posted replies help you?

unable to enable auto update in XP Pro
thread779-1447679

 

[scmoh]

linney,

Thank you for your help. I tried the regsvr32 and changed the registry.

Automatic update options are still grey or no options.

What Can I do next.

Please advise.

Moh S C

 

[linney]

Have you recently done a repair install of XP as per thread779-1447679:

Some general things to try.

Have you got any errors showing up in your Event Viewer?

310560 - How to Troubleshoot By Using the Msconfig Utility in Windows XP

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;310560&FR=1&PA=1&SD=HSCH

See if System Restore will get you back to a restore point before your problem with Windows.


Try running ChkDsk to check your drive for errors. Right-click your Drive icon/ Properties/ Tools/ Error Checking. Select both boxes.

Run the System File Checker program from the Run Box by typing.....Sfc /Scannow in it and have your XP CD handy.

HOW TO: Verify Unsigned Device Drivers in Windows XP

http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q308/5/14.asp

If they don't work you could try repairing windows by running it over itself. You will lose all your windows updates but your files will be untouched.

How to Perform an In-Place Upgrade (Reinstallation) of Windows XP (Q315341)

http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q315/3/41.asp

 

[gbaughma]

It sounds to me like one of 3 things:

1) A policy
2) A service isn't running
3) A broken DLL (Start --> Run --> CMD SFC /SCANNOW )



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[scmoh]

Dear All,

Thank you so much for your helps.

Its done.

With regards,
MOH S C

 

[linney]

What was the solution in this particular case? The next reader might benefit from knowing how you fixed it.