Why don't the automatic update to my Firefox always hang up when it verifies compatiblily with my addons?

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• TB 31.5.0 Win 7 after the TAB key for the automatic update no longer creates new address line "write" (enter the done key) but I want the TAB key! Why this keep happening after

  TB 31.5.0 Win 7 after the TAB key for the automatic update no longer creates new address line "write" (enter the done key) but I want the TAB key! Why is - this seems to happen after each automatic update? Cant we get 'option' to use the TAB key to navigate through the lines of address "write"?

  TAB through the fields that exist. It is the function of the TAB.

  Otherwise you could never use TAB to go out in a field for example: subject. It would create an indefinate number of fields and are unable to function as a TAB key.

  TAB does not back to THE fields,
  New crests to THE fields or donkey typing/selection enter/return address, you can use the selection of mouse click.

• Why the automatic updates to install the Service Pack 4 (KB2463332) on my computer? I have windows XP

  I have Windows XP Professional version 2002 service pack 3, this computer is on a network, but it is NOT the server. This update hase until now tried to install 24 times, and continues on a daily basis through automatic updates. Initially, I tried several things to actually force the installation until I found a link here, who said that he was only for servers. So, I need two things... If I do not need this update and how to stop it coming as an update critical for my computer? or if it's my computer, how can I install?

  Thank you for your time, Jenny

  KB2463332 is an option, not the security update. Do not hesitate to 'hide '.

  ====================

  1. stop the automatic updates service:

  Start > run > services.msc (enter) > [OK]
  Double-click Automatic Updates > click Stop
  (Stopping the service will take a moment)

  2 remove the contents of the download folder:

  Start > run > %windir%\SoftwareDistribution (enter) > [OK]
  Open the download folder and delete its contents
  Close the window.

  3. go to the Windows Update Web site. Select CUSTOM and allow the analysis to be performed. Uncheck the box/deselect KB2463332 (look in the SOFTWARE OPTIONAL category on the left side) and hide ("don't show me this update").

  4. start the automatic updates service:

  Start > run > services.msc (enter) > [OK]
  Double-click Automatic Updates > click Start
  (Starting the service will take a moment)

• Why don't 'ever find updates' fail?

  Maybe it's just a short-term problem. However, I installed 29, was horrified that I can't have my precious status bar and returned to 28 (for Win7Ult system restore & install 28 of 29 in XP). The first thing I did after had to check help - about to check I'm really short 28 and then I went to tools-options-advanced-update and selected "never check for updates". Ten minutes later up pops the 'new security update available... '. 29 "and it does not allow"I don't want this", she didn't had"updated"/"remind me later"which is also arrogant and obtuse as all get out. This happened only on my XP machine, not my Win7Ult. Is this one of those 'reboot' to work? He is not saying. I don't want just any thought of updates until I see that the status bar is returned to its place. Don't want to be constantly annoyed because they are Bousculer 29 in my throat. Any ideas?... pcG. () This trend really needs to slow down - get REAL jobs programmers, not subcontractors.)))

  Hello

  I'm not up-to-date on never check for updates option does not why, but you're not alone.

  You can set these prefs in about:config to turn off the automatic update:
  
  App.Update.auto - false
  
  App.Update.Enabled - false
  
  App.Update.Silent - false

• I can't change the automatic update settings

  I noticed recently that the automatic update of windows is no longer asked me whether to download updates. When I checked the settings via the Control Panel setting had been changed to "Install updates automatically". The toolbar is now grayed out and I am unable to choose another option!

  I'm the only person using this computer as administrator, with a single user profile. I don't understand why I'm not allowed to change these settings more and you would appreciate the help.

  Thank you

  See...

  Cleaning a compromised system
       http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc700813.aspx

  Personal data backup (which none should be considered 100% reliable at this point) then format the HARD disk and do a clean install of Windows. Please note that a repair installation (upgrade AKA on-site) will NOT fix it!

  HOW to do a clean install of Win7: see "using the custom installation and formatting the hard drive option" (or "reinstall it Windows 7") http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/Installing-and-reinstalling-Windows-7 article

  NOTE: If your computer came with a set of disks, there is a hidden partition restore (not to be confused with the restoration of the system) you would use to do the clean install (AKA a "destructive recovery").

  After the new installation, you will have the equivalent of a "new computer" in order to take care of EVERYTHING on the next page before connecting the machine to the internet or one local network (i.e. other computers) AND BEFORE to plug in a flash, SD card, or any other external drive to the computer otherwise:

  4 steps to help protect your new computer before going online
       http://www.Microsoft.com/security/pypc.aspx

  VERY IMPORTANT! -Online free trial Norton will be reinstalled (but invalid) when Windows is reinstalled. You MUST uninstall the trial for free AND download/run the Norton Removal Tool again BEFORE installing updates AND BEFORE installing your new anti-virus application (for example, Microsoft Security Essentials - free, instead of AVG).

  If you need additional assistance with the clean install, please start a new thread in this forum: http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/w7repair/threads

  [If these procedures look too complex - and there is no shame in admitting this isn't your cup of tea - take the machine to a local, good reputation and stand-alone computer (that is, not BigBoxStoreUSA or Geek Squad) repair shop.]

  Wish I had better news for you.  Good luck!

  ~ Robear Dyer (PA Bear) ~ MS MVP (that is to say, mail, security, Windows & Update Services) since 2002 ~ WARNING: MS MVPs represent or work for Microsoft

• I can't get the automatic updates to enable secutiy tab in the control panel.

  I can't get the automatic updates to enable secutiy tab in the control panel. There are propmts me to light them mannualy in systems that they tab already, but they do not always allow me to turn on the automatic updates on the Security tab. I don't see the yellow shield appearing at the bottom RHS of the screen more updated?  someone know why?

  YAY. I got it fixed. I had to reinstall the automatic updates service and everything works. All updates now came through windows and the Security Center has all the lights GREEN.

• Problems after the automatic update from Microsoft Outlook

  A

  about having Microsoft automatic update, Outlook on Vista has stopped working properly. I can open the program, write an e-mail or two and may be able to send a mail, then the program freezes. It happened just after a update to day to day. How can I solve this problem without removing the new updates?

  Automatic updates has also changed all of my Web pages. It's very upsetting. Why? Internet Explorer took over. What was wrong with me. I gave permission to the automatic updates program but does not reset my personal settings. How can I avoid this in the future?

  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Office/default.aspx

  Office at the above link forums

  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Office/ee861097.aspx

  Outlook Help Forums at the link above.

  They will help you with your Outlook questions when repost you in the Office Forums above.

  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

  http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/tutorial140.html

  Understanding Windows Update and Extras in Windows Vista at the link above.

   

  Remove the Vista updates; two ways to do this:

  1. a System Restore to before the updates:

  Click Start > programs > Accessories > system tools > System Restore > restore time/choose your own date > next

  If you use Norton, disable it before using the system restore.

  If it is impossible to enter the Normal Mode, do a Safe Mode system restore:

  Press F8 at the startup/power and the list of startup options, use THE ARROW key to select Safe mode > and then press ENTER.

  System restore steps according to the info above.

  Also:

  2. click on start > right click on computer > properties > Windows updates down the lower left corner > updates installed in the lower left corner in the next window

  > then click the one that you don't want > uninstall will appear at the top > uninstall it.

  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

  In addition, on the page where you clicked "Installed updates", click on change settings at the top left corner it

  > Change update settings in the next page of AutoUpdate to "check for updates but let me choose etc" > OK ".

  When you take a look at pending updates, you can either download/install them one at the time, namely the update causing you problems.

  > or if you do not need an individual > right-click on > UAC prompt > hide it

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  Windows Update Forum:

  It's updated operating system Vista, upgraded installation and activate Forum.

  You will get the best help for any problem of Update/Service Pack in the Windows Update Forum; the link below:

  http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/vistawu/threads

  When you repost here, kindly include the Error Codes, and exactly what is happening when you try to update.

  In this way, you will receive the best help.

  See you soon.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• I have disabled the automatic update, but it will however update! How to disable?

  I use version 34 and I don't want to update becase the plugins work correctly with the newer versions. I disabled the automatic updates check in preferences, but updates of firefox sometimes! It makes me very angry, I'm tired to restore my backups. What should I do to prevent the automatic update forever! I'll be able to update the program if I need!

  Mozilla Maintenance Service can be updated Firefox for you. Disabling updates of Firefox does not stop this 'service' to make updates.
  https://support.Mozilla.org/en-us/KB/what-Mozilla-maintenance-service

• Is this ok to activate the automatic updates now?

  Hey guys I have the same q... is it OK to turn on the automatic updates now... I had the same prob - stage restart loop 3... I fixed it by using method 4 then I installed Microsoft fixit files... how ever it has updated to sp2 now... I can turn on the updates, and install them?

  Hi ganganatha,.

  Looking for your other post I see that you have run the fixit reset Windows Update. It's yours if you want to enable automatic updates or not. However, so that Windows install important updates as they are available, it is recommended to activate the automatic update. With an automatic update, you don't have to search for updates online or worry that critical fixes for Windows might be missing from your computer. Windows automatically checks for updates for your computer.

  In addition, given that the issue is resolved, you can turn on it.

  Here are answers to some common questions about updating Windows automatically.

  Understand the automatic Windows Update

  There are other ways in which Windows inform you about updates. You can set according to your convenience.

  Read this article for more details.

  Change how Windows installs or notifies you of updates

  Kind regards

  Shinmila H - Microsoft Support

  Visit our Microsoft answers feedback Forum and let us know what you think.

• Download Microsoft Office Home & Student 2007 but the automatic updates do not work.

  Hello. Thanks in advance for your help here.

  I am at a loss to know what to do.

  Recently, I downloaded Microsoft Office Home & Student 2007, which seems to be very well. The problem is the automatic updates do not work. After searching online, I did the start > run > Winver and he says I have Service Pack 3. Then I went to control panel in Add/Remove Programs, and even if it is listed, there is no indication that it is actually installed.

  I remember a year or there are problems with SP3, when I tried to upgrade to IE8 so "I THINK" I removed it. Probably shouldn't have done that!  But IE8 has worked fine once I removed it. Microsoft says that we will no longer receive automatic updates to SP2 in June and so we have to upgrade to SP3.  Well, I just don't know what I have on my computer at this point!

  Anyway, now I get these failed messages on the updates for the Office:

  The 2007 Microsoft Office Suite Service Pack 2 (SP2)
  Update for Microsoft Office System 2007 (KB967642)
  Update of security for Microsoft Office System 2007 (KB951944)
  Update of security for Microsoft Office 2007 (KB951550)

  So I thought I'd download the SP2.  But I did not know if Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Service Pack 2 actually means I have SP2 installed or not.  And I got in such a mess last year I don't want to take any chances again.

  I'm sorry that it is a message that is too long. I tried to print screens to attach more information, but that did not work. Let me know what you need.

  Thank you very much in advance for your help.

  Diane

  I found more information. Looking in my history of update for automatic updates, all 4 of these updates failed have the same error Code which is: 0 x 80070663.  I don't know if this info helps solve this problem or not, but that's it.

  Hello
   
  
  a. you are able to download and install updates in Windows other than Microsoft Office?
  
  If you have SP3 listed in the Windows Version (winver) which ensures that you have Windows XP SP3 installed.
   
  Let us download the updates manually and install them, here are the links to download.
   
  The 2007 Microsoft Office Suite Service Pack 2 (SP2)
  http://www.Microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=B444BF18-79EA-46C6-8A81-9DB49B4AB6E5&displaylang=en
  
  Update for Microsoft Office System 2007 (KB967642)
  http://www.Microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=E93AB1BE-ADE6-4ff8-8637-DBD3EBE3C5C5 & displaylang = SL & displaylang = in
   
  Update of security for Microsoft Office System 2007 (KB951944)
  http://www.Microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=fb457536-26c5-428B-97E4-1fc13718266e&displaylang=en
   
  2007 (KB951550) security update for Microsoft Office System
  http://www.Microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=27b06ee8-570a-4dc2-A230-c70d4a706245&displaylang=en
   
   
  Note: Make sure also that you have the prerequisites installed as indicated in the articles above.
   
   
  I hope this helps.

  Thank you, and in what concerns:
  Shekhar S - Microsoft technical support.

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• I am unable to access the Windows XP updates and unable to set up the automatic update. I have not given an error code. I was only told I can't perform these functions.

  I am unable to access the Windows XP updates and unable to set up the automatic update.  I have not given an error code.  I was only told I can't perform these functions.  I don't have the windows disk that the computer came preloaded with Windows and I don't remember the Administor password I created 5 years ago.  Can anyone help?

  Assume that:

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/316524

  You receive an error message 'Administrators' only when you try to visit the Windows Update Web site or the Microsoft Update Web site

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/189126

  Microsoft's strategy concerning lost or forgotten passwords

  What I can offer: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/321305

  How to connect to your Windows XP-based computer if you forget your password or if your password expires

• I disabled the automatic updates and it starts to turn itself on, W H Y?

  "WINDOWS XP HOME SP2 '!

  I have disabled the automatic update and it starts itself to spin, WHY?

  HOW DO I KILL IT?

  I want all the crud that microsoft that will come to me.

  Hi Gail,

   

  You run the computer as an administrator?

  Method 1: You can run the fixit available in the article below from the off-ramp of Windows Update and then check if it makes a difference

  How to configure and use automatic updates in Windows

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/306525

  Method 2: You can see the steps outlined in the article below

   

  How do I turn off the Windows Update feature in Windows XP

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/892894

  Important This section, method, or task contains steps that tell you how to modify the registry. However, serious problems can occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Therefore, make sure that you proceed with caution. For added protection, back up the registry before you edit it. Then you can restore the registry if a problem occurs. For more information about how to back up and restore the registry, click on the number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base.
  How to back up and restore the registry in Windows

  Note: It is not recommended to disable Windows Update, automatic update, you do not have to search for updates online or worry that critical fixes for Windows might be missing from your computer. Windows automatically checks for updates for your computer.

• KB955759 does not appear when I check the updates manually, but it appears with the yellow shield after you have enabled the automatic updates.

  original title: Windows Update acts confused - kb955759 does not appear when I check the updates manually, but it appears with the yellow shield after you have enabled the automatic updates.

  I just reset my CMOS settings, writing zeros for my hard drive, repartitioned, reformatted and used the recovery cd Gateway system to get my computer to Windows 98se - factory settings, except at the beginning of the recovery of the system, when it says "press any key for advanced options," I pressed a key and then I unchecked all the default (3rd party) applications including Norton and left only 2 checked: "Updated USB Hub" and "Windows Shutdown Supplement," while nothing has been installed, leaving only win98.
   
  Then I used my disc XP Home (SP2) update.  I, immediately after the upgrade to Windows XP, installed "Office XP with Frontpage, Developer Edition", then Norton 2012 before never connect to the internet.
  Then, I connected to the internet and continuously update of Norton, before ever hitting the Windows Update page. The first thing I did then was to activate Windows, and then activate the office.
  Then I hit the update of Windows "button" that says "get all your updates in one place... upgraded"Microsoft Update".  I, then, just kept hitting the page update and restart, until I find the SP3.  Then, I took a break, until the next day.
   
  I have an ADSL broadband, with a Linksys EtherFast PCI card.
   
  Then I got SP3, which installed without any problems.
  So I just kept "microsoft continuous update" manually (and reboot), until there is no more updates - EXCEPT, I always uncheck Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - which was the only screening at the final stop for the night.  I think that I ticked the box "don't ask me about this update".
   
  Then, in the morning, after you have enabled automatic updates, I noticed the yellow shield - Windows security icon (or whatever it's called), so I clicked on it and checked it was tellimg me was available [when I checked "Custom Install (advanced users)"].  What showed was 1 update - 955759 KB.
   
  After the problem, already at the reformat (months and months), see the yellow shield telling me there are updates available, which were already installed (before rebooting), I checked manually on the internet with IE 8, pressing alt, "T", "U".  There is no updated list.  Then I checked through my history of update (twice), and KB955759 had not been installed.
   
  My update setting is to let windows download ('important') updates, but let me choose when to install them.
   
   
   
  What is the right - Windows Update (NO update important reporting) Site, or the yellow shield (reports [a] kb955759 [update])?
   
  I can not yet confirm he is supposed to be an update for XP home kb955759, because I was unable to locate any detailed documentation on this 'thing' that protect the yellow safety seems to think is a significant update.

  Comment 1: To my rquest, a moderator merged your thread in the Sub-forum Win7 updates with your wire in the Sub-forum of updates of Windows XP 20 Feb-12, c. 07:50 UTC.

  Comment 2: If you will not contact the MS Support on this issue?

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  Just for the heck of it, I have disabled the automatic updates, cleared my browser cache, checked manually, updates from microsoft (windows) and found none (with the exception of software malware removal tool windows [which I have not installed]).  Then, I turned the automatic updates on, and without even being connected to the internet, the yellow shield popped up with the kb955759 "update"...

  Repost...

  1. If you open Internet Explore (only!) to http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com and run a CUSTOM scan, KB955759 appears in results?... If so, you manage to install it and/or security updates available?

  2 after no. 1 above [<>], is the 'yellow shield' icon appears in the Notification area (on the left of your clock)?  .. and if yes, by clicking on the 'yellow shield' icon tells you that KB955759 or any other updates is ready-to-be-installed?  .. .and if so, you manage to install it?

  3 after doing 1 # & #2 above [<>], is KB955759 or any other updates offered as a ready-to-install update when you go off your computer?  .. .and if so, you manage to install it?

  ... I guess that clearing the browser cache does not erase 'downloaded' updates.

  Nope. If you want to clear the queue of the update...

  OPTION A:

  1. stop the automatic updates service:

  Start > run > (type or copy/paste) services.msc > click OK
  Double-click automatic updates > click stop
  (Stopping the service will take a moment)

  2 remove the contents of the download folder:

  Start > run > (type or copy/paste) %windir%\SoftwareDistribution > click OK
  
  Open the download folder and delete its content
  Close the window.

  3. start the automatic updates service:

  Start > run > (type or copy/paste) services.msc > click OK
  Double-click automatic updates > click Start
  (Starting the service will take a moment)

  OPTION B:

  1. open Internet Explorer (only!) to http://support.microsoft.com/kb/910336 [don't know the titles, etc..]

  2. make disappear/close the Troubleshooter automatically pop up.

  3 repaired 50202 in DEFAULT modes and AGGRESSIVE. [1]

  4 reboot.

  Does anyone know how to determine if software mailicious removal tool is installed on XP? [source ]

  Check the located log file...

  C:\Windows\Debug\ MRT. NEWSPAPER <>

  Related...

  ... This leaves us with the malicious software removal tool don't appear not.

  I guess I'll have to leave "auto-update" (I often have less than 65 M of free memory left and do not have enough memory to msrt) and don't assume no other current error. [source; 17 Aug-11]

  It's no wonder that you ended up having to do a clean install of Win98SE & then upgrade to Windows XP again!

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  [1] full Disclosure: the difficulty operating in AGGRESSIVE mode will remove your update history but not updates installed in Add/Remove Programs list.

• Windows XP does not install the automatic updates.

  Original title: kopieerfout

  After several years, my laptop with Windows XP does not install the automatic updates, giving only a mistake:

  "

  ER is een doing opgetreden bij het van het bestand ntoskrnl.exe copying

  Kan het bestand niet naar doelmap copying.

  Everything works OK.

  Thanks for your help

  Everything works OK.

  It seems that it is not... Why Dutch? You use or have the corresponding language version installed?

  Free translation of message:

  "An error occurred during the copy of the file ntoskrnl.exe
  Cannot copy file to destination... »

  Please note that ntoskrnl.exe is a process in the cycle of the initial startup on your computer program.

  Try to load your "last known good configuration".

  The issue is also known to be caused by a short circuit in the ground cable into the keyboard cable. Make sure that it is not the cause of your error by replacing the keyboard with another keyboard or just disconnect the keyboard from the computer. You can also look at your function "Add or remove programs" If KB2686509 <> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2686509 > is installed.  Install manually if it is not.

  If the above doesn't help, try using the Sfc.exe tool - see here > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310747

  Or run the Chkdsk tool - see here > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/315265

  If still no luck, you may need to restore the file ntoskrnl. exe as follows:

  1 - insert the Microsoft Windows XP CD. Note: If you have a recovery CD or a restore CD and not a Microsoft Windows XP CD is probably the procedure below does not solve your problem.

  2 - restart the computer and that the computer starts, you should see a message press any key to boot from the CD. When you see this message press any key.

  3. - in the Microsoft Windows XP setup menu, press the R key to enter the recovery console.

  4 - Select the operating system you want to set and enter the administrator password.

  5 - type expand d:\i386\ntoskrnl.ex_ c:\windows\system32

  6. - you will be asked if you want to overwrite the file, type Y and press enter to replace the file.

  7 - type exit to restart the computer.

  Hope this helps - good luck!

• How to disable the automatic updates of windows and to update on demand

  At the same time, I had disabled the automatic updates of windows and updated on demand by opening windows update.  Where is the place to activate and deactivate the automatic updates of windows.

  It worked.  Thank you!

  I wasn't able to get automatic updates to download a microsoft windows update.  The fix for microsoft in default mode indicated that he needed to be repaired and that fixed it.  When windows update was used again the update has failed once again.  The fix even that it was then run in aggressive mode and with a recheck has failed to correct the problem.  At each restart, automatic updates took the time to start producing a yellow shield and then pop-up reminders.  So thank you to help us with these questions to disable the automatic updates of windows.

  Thanks for posting the results of your efforts, I don't know they will be read and appreciated.

  UTC/GMT is 15:27 on Thursday, October 6, 2011