[kathy and al]

Originally Posted by billethkid

Since the attack on my computer in recent weeks my Microsoft automatic update will not enable. The Microsoft red shield is present in the lower right.
When opened it brings up a window allowing turning on/off various security functions. One of them is auto updating. When I click to turn it on it pops a balloon that says it cannot and recommends going to the control panel to enable it manually.

When I locate the screen I want in Systems-auto updates tab....the auto update is already checked. I tried disabling and applying and then re-enable the auto update with no success.

I understand there are methods/links to correct this problem. To date I have not found the solution.

Any others have the problem? Did you find a solution?
Will I be able to update manually from time to time?

btk

I know this sounds pretty basic but I would give a shot at shutting down the computer and let it reboot and then see what takes place after you log back in. Has worked for me many times in the past.