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Windows automatic update off!

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  • 25-07-2014 12:11am
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    muincav
    Registered Users Posts: 810 ✭✭✭


    Hi all, I have a problem with my windows 8.1 where I keep getting a message from the action center saying "automatic updates turned off" so then I turn it back on and then it stays like that for a while but within an hour I get the same message again....I have installed Bitdefender i-security and only happens since then and that maybe the problem but Im a noobie and cant fiure it out...all help appreciated...Thanks.:confused:


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    solomafioso
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,095 ✭✭✭solomafioso


    Try running the Windows Update Troubleshooter. See if that helps.


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    muincav
    Registered Users Posts: 810 ✭✭✭muincav


    solomafioso wrote: »
    Try running the Windows Update Troubleshooter. See if that helps.

    Thanks just ran it and it said it fixed 2 poblems but I tried it the other day too and it still happened. I will leave it until tomorrow to see if it happens again and if not thanks again...


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    Mr. G
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 4,621 Mod ✭✭✭✭Mr. G


    If it's Windows 7/8, type "Turn automatic updating on or off" into the Start search menu, click "Install updates automatically" from the drop down menu and click Ok.

    That should do it.


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    muincav
    Registered Users Posts: 810 ✭✭✭muincav


    Mr. G wrote: »
    If it's Windows 7/8, type "Turn automatic updating on or off" into the Start search menu, click "Install updates automatically" from the drop down menu and click Ok.

    That should do it.

    Its still happening after the fix-it,....wonder Mr.G will that work for Windows 8.1?


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    STEINBERG
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    Uninstall Bitdefender i-security and see if the problem persists, if it sorts itself out then Bitdefender i-security is the problem.


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    muincav
    Registered Users Posts: 810 ✭✭✭muincav


    STEINBERG wrote: »
    Uninstall Bitdefender i-security and see if the problem persists, if it sorts itself out then Bitdefender i-security is the problem.

    I did that and it does seem to be the problem as it seemed to stop and then I re-installed Bitdefender and the problem is back. It is the 9 month free version they had on offer at weekend but I may just go back to using avast.
    You know the saying "Gas, Grass or Ass, nobody rides for free" lol...Thanks mate


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    STEINBERG
    Registered Users Posts: 248 ✭✭STEINBERG


    muincav wrote: »
    I did that and it does seem to be the problem as it seemed to stop and then I re-installed Bitdefender and the problem is back. It is the 9 month free version they had on offer at weekend but I may just go back to using avast.
    You know the saying "Gas, Grass or Ass, nobody rides for free" lol...Thanks mate


    Have you had a nose around the settings in Bitdefender? there might well be something about turning on and off the automatic updates.. have a snoop around and see


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    muincav
    Registered Users Posts: 810 ✭✭✭muincav


    STEINBERG wrote: »
    Have you had a nose around the settings in Bitdefender? there might well be something about turning on and off the automatic updates.. have a snoop around and see

    I think you hit the nail on the head STEINBERG, unticked some boxes in the profile settings and it seems to be okay now...than a million mate...:o:D


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    STEINBERG
    Registered Users Posts: 248 ✭✭STEINBERG


    muincav wrote: »
    I think you hit the nail on the head STEINBERG, unticked some boxes in the profile settings and it seems to be okay now...than a million mate...:o:D

    No problem, sometimes it is just the simple things realy


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