Automatic Updates Turned Off In XP


  1. fastfade
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    Windows 7 Pro x64
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    Automatic Updates Turned Off In XP


    A friend‘s XP-SP3 PC became infected with XP Antivirus 2011. This morning I ran MalwareBytes in Safe mode & deleted all malware. After reboot I ran a thorough scan using Malwarebytes, MS Malicious Software Removal Tool. All scans now show a clean system, including MS Security Essentials.

    However, I noticed that XP Security Center indicated that Automatic Updates is not turned on. After trying a few times through the Automatic Updates in Control Panel I was never able to get Automatic Updates enabled.

    Will going back to a prior Restore Point correct this or is there a more appropriate fix?
    Thank you for any assistance.
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  3. fastfade
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    oops - my bad Windows Seven is obviously not the place to post a problem with XP... Mod...please delet my post as you prefer.
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  4. Corrine
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    Hi, fastfade.

    Have your friend follow the instructions at Remove XP Anti-Spyware 2011, Vista Security 2011, and Win 7 Internet Security 2011 (Uninstall Guide).
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  6. fastfade
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    Thanks Corrine - exactly what was needed.

    Thanks for the help:)
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  7. Corrine
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    Excellent! You're very welcome. I'm glad it worked. (I'll check the box to have this topic marked answered.)
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