message 'Downloading updates: 0%' in system tray

Discussion in 'Computer Support' started by Puzzled, Sep 16, 2004.

  1. Puzzled

    Puzzled Guest

    I have a bi-colored icon in the system tray that, when the mouse hovers
    over it, says it is downloading updates 0%. I'm thinking it is Microsoft
    trying to update the OS to SP2 - and, I think I turned that option off
    some time ago when I ordered SP2 on cd - but I'm not sure. Anyone know?
    Thanks.
     
    Puzzled, Sep 16, 2004
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    DC Guest

    Sounds likely.
     
    DC, Sep 16, 2004
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    Puzzled Guest

    Okay, just suppose it is ... when I click (right or left) on it I get
    nothing. How can I get rid of this icon? I have gone through the items
    listed under the Processes tab of the Task Manager and cannot find
    anything that even remotely sounds like an update function; nothing is
    listed under Applications.
    Thanks for your help.
     
    Puzzled, Sep 17, 2004
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    DC Guest

    Here's a starting point:
    http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/winxppro/maintain/sp2aumng.mspx

    Also:
    http://www.tweakxp.com/tweak33.aspx

    However, note that after the 8 month period, SP2 will be force fed to
    you. I believe that this will be regardless of your Automatic Update
    settings, but I could be wrong about that.
     
    DC, Sep 17, 2004
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    pcbutts1 Guest

    pcbutts1, Sep 17, 2004
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    Cassie Guest

    Oh my gosh! Worked perfectly. Thanks so much, PC.
     
    Cassie, Sep 17, 2004
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    pcbutts1 Guest

    pcbutts1, Sep 17, 2004
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