Automatic updates not working properly

my OS is Windows XP Professional SP2 i have some problem in Windows Automatic Update feature Problem..From last couple of weeks iam facing this problem… Whenever my PC starts..the computer becomes little busy..and after a while.. in my taskbar a baloon pops out saying " Updates are ready for your computer..click to download ".. When i click this baloon, a window comes out showing - "Choose updates to download" In that window, "Windows XP Service Pack 3 (KB936929)" option was already clicked..when i click the download button..nothing happens and no downloading takes place…so why is it so? All this happens each and every time when i boot my PC and my Windows starts,Repeatedly.. Iam attaching a snapshot of the above mentioned problem with this thread..kindly refer..and plz tell me the soln to complete my Windows XP SP3 update and to repair this problem.. thanking u in advance..

If you want to install service pack 3 you can download it at http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details…;DisplayLang=en
I recommend to most users not TO INSTALL SERVICE PACK 3 AS THERE HAVE BEEN TOO MANY ISSUES WITH IT.
I hope this solves your issue.

ok i will not install windows xp sp3..as per ur suggestion.. But plz tell me the soln to repair my above mentioned automatic update problem..what i hav to do to continue and download my rest windows updates as the above shown box appears every time..thanx 4 rplying

There can be several reasons for this issue. The first thing to do is rule out a mal-ware infection. Could you please post a hijackthis log in the malware forum? I will look at it but the malware experts will be the ones to advice you if this issue is caused by an infection.

Dinesh Ku. Dora,

I noticed you had a HJT log analyzed by little Eagle 9th - 17th November with unfortunate comment by yourself Post # 9 and the volunteer Malware fighter (little eagle's reaction to it in post # 10.)

I also observed that one of your posts around the same time was completely deleted by Admin or Mod with the same content included. Please know that all members answering your queries are volunteers here and deserve respect on all occasions.

regards,

According to your thread in the malware forum: http://forums.whatthetech.com/Please_Help_…752#entry501752

your problem was solved by a post in another forum and you denigrated the support you received here. I'm sorry but that doesn't give me a whole lot of incentive to contribute to fixing your problem here. Convince me that I should expend the time and effort required to assist you

this is the latest hizack this log:- iam also posting one copy of this log along with the problem as a new topic in the malware section…kindly refer if u require… AND…SORRY TO EVERYONE IF SOMEONE IS HURT DUE TO MY HARSH COMMENTS…I WAS A LITTLE FRUSTRATED THOSE DAYS..SORRY AGAIN…!! Reason for edit: romoved HJT log.

According to your thread in the malware forum: http://forums.whatthetech.com/Please_Help_…752#entry501752

your problem was solved by a post in another forum and you denigrated the support you received here. I'm sorry but that doesn't give me a whole lot of incentive to contribute to fixing your problem here. Convince me that I should expend the time and effort required to assist you

i dont know hw to convince u..??
just one word to say…SORRY!!

Dinesh Ku. Dora,

We do not analyze HJT logs in this forum.

You will also need to apologize in the HJT forum. One of our Malware accredited fighters may decide to pick up your log. Please respect all volunteers on all forums.

I asked for the HJT log to determione if this is a leagit copy of XP.
I removed the log after finding this to be a leagal copy of XP.

Do you have the XP disc? If so please click on the start button.
Select RUN
Type sfc /scannow The space is important.
The utility may ask for the XP disc to copy files from. If so put the disc in the drive.

I asked for the HJT log to determione if this is a leagit copy of XP.
I removed the log after finding this to be a leagal copy of XP.

Do you have the XP disc? If so please click on the start button.
Select RUN
Type sfc /scannow The space is important.
The utility may ask for the XP disc to copy files from. If so put the disc in the drive.

hey hi HFCG!!
the tip u gave me above..what it does actually??
it will scan for what?plz tell me
and one more thing..THANX BUDDY..U R REALLY WORKING HARD TO HELP ME….IT SHOWS!!
BYE

I asked for the HJT log to determione if this is a leagit copy of XP.
I removed the log after finding this to be a leagal copy of XP.

Do you have the XP disc? If so please click on the start button.
Select RUN
Type sfc /scannow The space is important.
The utility may ask for the XP disc to copy files from. If so put the disc in the drive.

hey hi HFCG!!
the tip u gave me above..what it does actually??
it will scan for what?plz tell me

The SFC (System File Checker) will check that the correct files for your
system is in place. It will attempt to repair / Replace any missing or corrupted
files that it finds. Hope that is answer enough.

Regards Abydos