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Jeff T. - 21 May 2008 11:10 GMT

I keep getting an updates available icon on the lower right of my screen. I
have gone through the express install and shut the computer off and let it
install automatically but the icon keeps coming back. What do I do?

Jeff

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Alias - 21 May 2008 11:14 GMT

> I keep getting an updates available icon on the lower right of my screen. I
> have gone through the express install and shut the computer off and let it
> install automatically but the icon keeps coming back. What do I do?
>
> Jeff

Install them in Windows after disabling your anti virus. You probably
have to agree to an EULA for the malicious remover thingy.

Alias

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Weatherlawyer - 21 May 2008 12:58 GMT

> > I keep getting an updates available icon on the lower right of my screen. I
> > have gone through the express install and shut the computer off and let it
> > install automatically but the icon keeps coming back. What do I do?
> > >
> Install them in Windows after disabling your anti virus. You probably
> have to agree to an EULA for the malicious remover thingy.

I wouldn't want a download that requires I lower my security. Having Windows
default is bad enough.

Open "Control Panel" and Security Centre to switch off Auto Updates. Then
when it has been used by others for a few days, try them one at a time.

Make sure they don't cause problems then get the next one.

That way you can uninstall any problem patches.

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Alias - 21 May 2008 13:09 GMT

>>> I keep getting an updates available icon on the lower right of my screen. I
>>> have gone through the express install and shut the computer off and let it
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> I wouldn't want a download that requires I lower my security. Having Windows
> default is bad enough.

Um, disabling the AV temporarily when installing *anything* in Windows
is *always* a good idea, especially updates.

Snip bad advice that has *nothing* to do with the problem.

Alias

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Malke - 21 May 2008 12:36 GMT

> I keep getting an updates available icon on the lower right of my screen.
> I have gone through the express install and shut the computer off and let
> it install automatically but the icon keeps coming back. What do I do?

Do not use the Express Install. Change to the Custom Install so you can see
what the updates are. Make a note of them (KB[some number]). Now try the
installation and if it fails, manually download those updates from
Microsoft Downloads and try to install them.

If that general information doesn't work, you might then wish to post in the
Windows Update newsgroup and include the KB numbers of the failing updates
when you do.

microsoft.public.windowsupdate

Malke

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