Warning message: Automatic Updates Disabled

[Guest anthony]

I keep getting a Windows Security message that Automatic Updates for

XP is disabled: 'click on this balloon to fix'.

But nothing happens when I try to do this -- I get the window, and the

box to tick for auto update, but it won't register.

Strangely, when I check on Auto Update in my Control Panel, it shows

as 'on' but I can't get rid of this possibly spurious Security

warning. Any measures I can take?

[Guest PA Bear [MS MVP]]

Re: Warning message: Automatic Updates Disabled

 

There's a very strong possibility that you have a Vundo infection, which is

usually accompanied by ZLOB and/or SDBot infections, all of which are

protected by a rootkit.

 

Run a thorough check for hijackware, including posting your hijackthis log

to an appropriate forum.

 

Checking for/Help with Hijackware

http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm

http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm

http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?t=5878

http://wiki.castlecops.com/Malware_Removal_and_Prevention:_Introduction

http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm

http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/data/prevention.htm

http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/tshoot.html

http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm

http://defendingyourmachine2.blogspot.com/

http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Removing_Malware

 

When all else fails, HijackThis v2.0.2

(http://aumha.org/downloads/hijackthis.exe) is the preferred tool to use (in

conjuction with some other utilities). HijackThis will NOT fix anything on

its own, but it will help you to both identify and remove any

hijackware/spyware with assistance from an expert. **Post your log to

http://spywarehammer.com/simplemachinesforum/index.php?board=10.0,

http://forums.spybot.info/forumdisplay.php?f=22,

http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30, or another appropriate forum for review

by an expert in such matters, not here.**

 

If the procedures look too complex - and there is no shame in admitting this

isn't your cup of tea - take the machine to a local, reputable and

independent (i.e., not BigBoxStoreUSA) computer repair shop.

 

==========================================

 

Start a free Windows Update support incident request:

https://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?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.

--

~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/

 

anthony wrote:

> I keep getting a Windows Security message that Automatic Updates for

> XP is disabled: 'click on this balloon to fix'.

> But nothing happens when I try to do this -- I get the window, and the

> box to tick for auto update, but it won't register.

> Strangely, when I check on Auto Update in my Control Panel, it shows

> as 'on' but I can't get rid of this possibly spurious Security

> warning. Any measures I can take?

[Guest anthony]

Re: Warning message: Automatic Updates Disabled

 

On Sep 24, 4:37 pm, "PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABear...@gmail.com> wrote:

> There's a very strong possibility that you have a Vundo infection, which is

> usually accompanied by ZLOB and/or SDBot infections, all of which are

> protected by a rootkit.

>

>

>

 

thanks for that .. I'll give those programs a go, and if no success,

call for help!

[Guest Mick Murphy]

RE: Warning message: Automatic Updates Disabled

 

Make sure you try these 2 Programs; and once they are installed and updated,

run them in Safe Mode, as well as your Anti-virus too.

 

http://www.avast.com/eng/download-avast-home.html

 

Avast Anti-Virus is Vista compatible (32bit and 64bit Versions), FREE,

auto-updating, and a low resources user of your computer.

And, only have 1(one) Anti-Virus installed / running on your computer at any

one time..

Conflicts may occur if you have more than 1(one).

 

http://www.spybot.info/en/index.html

 

Spybot Search & Destroy 1.6 is a very good, FREE Anti-Spyware Program.

Download, install, update, and immunize your System with it.

Then SCAN with it.

Update it, and scan your System once a fortnight.

 

http://www.malwarebytes.org/mbam.php

 

Malwarebytes is as the name says, a Malware Remover!

For the Free version scroll down their page to either download from

Download.com, or Major Geeks.com

 

Download, install, and update.

 

Important re: Safe Mode

If you happen to find a problem that you can’t uninstall / delete, reboot

the computer, and go into Safe Mode.

To get into Safe mode, tap F8 right at Power On / Startup, and use UP arrow

key to get to Safe Mode from list of options, then hit ENTER.

RESCAN your computer with your Anti-Virus, Malwarebytes and Spybot S & D

while in Safe Mode.

 

--

Mad Mike

 

 

"anthony" wrote:

> I keep getting a Windows Security message that Automatic Updates for

> XP is disabled: 'click on this balloon to fix'.

> But nothing happens when I try to do this -- I get the window, and the

> box to tick for auto update, but it won't register.

> Strangely, when I check on Auto Update in my Control Panel, it shows

> as 'on' but I can't get rid of this possibly spurious Security

> warning. Any measures I can take?

>

[Guest Mick Murphy]

RE: Warning message: Automatic Updates Disabled

 

The Avast one is there if you don't have an Anti-virus.

If you do, skip that one.

--

Mad Mike

 

 

"anthony" wrote:

> I keep getting a Windows Security message that Automatic Updates for

> XP is disabled: 'click on this balloon to fix'.

> But nothing happens when I try to do this -- I get the window, and the

> box to tick for auto update, but it won't register.

> Strangely, when I check on Auto Update in my Control Panel, it shows

> as 'on' but I can't get rid of this possibly spurious Security

> warning. Any measures I can take?

>

[Guest windmap]

Re: Warning message: Automatic Updates Disabled

 

On Sep 24, 11:15 am, anthony <anthonyjhcnos...@netscape.net> wrote:

> I keep getting a Windows Security message that Automatic Updates for

> XP is disabled: 'click on this balloon to fix'.

> But nothing happens when I try to do this -- I get the window, and the

> box to tick for auto update, but it won't register.

> Strangely, when I check on Auto Update in my Control Panel, it shows

> as 'on' but I can't get rid of this possibly spurious Security

> warning. Any measures I can take?

 

I would recommended you try PC Tools Spyware Doctor.

http://www.pctools.com/spyware-doctor/

 

i would also recommended to try threatfire to protect your computer

from future attacks

http://www.download.com/ThreatFire-AntiVirus-Free-Edition/3000-2239_4-10726873.html