Vista - Problem Windows update notification icon.

Hi,

I see an other post on my problem but it is more than 65 days ... I can't answer it.
So ...
I have exactly the same problem, windows update notification icon never appears in the taskbar system tray, to alert me for new update available (important or not). I'm set to search new update and let me choose. The only time the icon appears is when it downloading new update because I do a manual check.

And an other problem with windows update, it never say me that SP2 is downloadable (never appears). I must go on microsoft download center and download it manually.

Windows Vista Home Premium 64bit SP1,
Thanks,

Best regards.

Hello HeartOfLove,
Go to start - run -type in services.msc - scroll down to Background Intelligent Transfer Service.
The status should read Started.
The start up type should read Automatic.
Post back & tell us what yours says.

Hi, thanks for your reply.

So, Windows Update service and Background Intelligent Transfert Service are started and set to start up type automatic (Début différé=delayed ? I think in english, sorry I have a french version of vista).
But I do what you said and set the start up of the 2 services to automatic, and it doesn't change anything.

Best regards.

Hello again HeartOfLove
It may be that your windows system distribution folder is corrupted or the permissions have been changed. This is usually caused by malware or viruses.

What anti virus [ & other security programs] are you running?
Are they / can they be updated?
Have any "nasties" been detected when scanning?

Hi JMH,

Thanks for your reply
I run Spywareblaster + Spybot Search & Destroy + MalwareBytes' Anti-malware + Avast antivirus + Windows Vista firewall. They are all updated, and at least once a week. I can't do a scan now because I'm not at home, but I will try tomorrow and inform you for the result.
But 5-6 month ago, I have to change some permissions' folders on my PC for Lan and folders sharing. And the problem is that I don't remember since when the it appeared.

Best regards.

I suggest you check for updates for your Avast, Malwarebytes & Spybot daily.
Scan for "nasties" a couple of times a week too.
Did your computer come preloaded with a different anti virus program?

[We will get back to your Windows update problem.]

Hi,

All my security software are in their latest version and latest definition's update.
So I found the time to scan my computer, and it found 1 spyware (Rogue.Installer).
The computer was disinfected, but I still have the same problem with windows update.
My computer come preloaded with Mcafee Internet Security trial (60 days), but I uninstall it completely.

Best regards.

HeartOfLove,
When you removed McAfee did you use their removal tool?

Now back to your original problem.
Is it worth while trying to System Restore to a date prior to your Update icon disappearing from the notification area?

I have read that this works in some cases -
Control Panel - Security - Windows Update
Open Window Update
Select Change Setting Option [left hand side,top]
Select Never Check for Updates Option
Wait for Window Notification Icon stating Windows Update has been disabled.
Repeat steps 1 & 2 above.
Choose Check for Updates but let me choose ...
The Windows Update Icon may reappear after it finishes checking for updates.

You could read this -

How do I reset Windows Update components?

Hi JMH,
I use the function "uninstall" in the Programmes et fonctionnalités (Programs and functionalities ? In english version). And scan with CCleaner after.
The most ancient date is 2009-08-15, and my problem was before this date.
[QUOTE]I have read that this works in some cases ... The Windows Update Icon may reappear after it finishes checking for updates.[/QUOTE]
It doesn't change anything.

Quote:

You could read this - How do I reset Windows Update components?

I'll read it tomorrow, I go to sleep now

Best regards.

Try this also:

Run cmd.exe with administrative previlliges (right click on this file as admin) and type

winmgmt /salvagerepository

+restart