Windows automatic updates stuck in loop

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Hi, I'm having a problem with the Windows automatic updates. Every time I
turn off my computer, it alerts me that there are updates and then proceeds
to install 15 updates. This is occurring every time. I also noticed that
system checkpoints are being created daily. Any ideas on what is wrong on
how to fix it?

Windows XP Pro sp 2,
Pentium 4 2.80 GHz
1.00GB RAM
 
Re: Windows automatic updates stuck in loop

The date and time was 9/23/2008 9:28 AM, and on a whim, Scott-az pounded
out on the keyboard:

> Hi, I'm having a problem with the Windows automatic updates. Every time I
> turn off my computer, it alerts me that there are updates and then proceeds
> to install 15 updates. This is occurring every time. I also noticed that
> system checkpoints are being created daily. Any ideas on what is wrong on
> how to fix it?
>
> Windows XP Pro sp 2,
> Pentium 4 2.80 GHz
> 1.00GB RAM

Hi Scott,

Start, Run, type services.msc and click OK, and then stop the Automatic
Update service. Then, try renaming the SoftwareDistribution folder in
your Windows folder. Set Automatic Updates to Notify. Start the
Automatic Update service. Download and install one at a time until you
find which one(s) is failing. Then report back.

You could also download and install SP3 which may take care of it also.
Prior to SP3, I uninstall IE7 and all prior updates, because SP3
doesn't cleanly remove all the prior update folders like SP2 did. And
then after SP3, run AU again to install all updates since SP3.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...a8-5e76-401f-be08-1e1555d4f3d4&DisplayLang=en

--
Terry R.

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Re: Windows automatic updates stuck in loop

Tip: Temporarily disable real-time protection by your anti-virus and/or
anti-spyware applications (e.g., CounterSpy, Spysweeper, Spybot Tea Timer,
AVG Anti-Spyware) and/or any third-party firewall (e.g., ZA) before
attempting to install the update(s). If you disable the third-party
firewall, make certain that you enable the Windows Firewall!

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How to troubleshoot Windows Update, Microsoft Update, and Windows Server
Update Services installation issues:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/906602

1. See the "Need more help? Tell us what problem you are having" section of
http://support.microsoft.com/ph/6527

2. You cannot install some updates or programs
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/822798

3a. Check your 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/blogs/mowgreen/index.php?showentry=1122
and/or go to http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com > click on Help and Support
link in left pane > Solve problems on your own.

4. Windows Update Checklist:
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/updtcl.htm

5. Windows Update-specific newsgroup:
news://msnews.microsoft.com/microsoft.public.windowsupdate
==========================

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
--
~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/

Scott-az wrote:
> Hi, I'm having a problem with the Windows automatic updates. Every time I
> turn off my computer, it alerts me that there are updates and then
> proceeds
> to install 15 updates. This is occurring every time. I also noticed that
> system checkpoints are being created daily. Any ideas on what is wrong on
> how to fix it?
>
> Windows XP Pro sp 2,
> Pentium 4 2.80 GHz
> 1.00GB RAM
 
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