Why don't the pale yellow message bubbles appear on my Windows? e.g "Updates are ready to install"

Question

I've just got Windows XP Media Centre, and noticed I don't get the same pale yellow information bubbles (Normally in the bottom right screen... e.g "Updates are ready for your computer" that I did on Windows 2000. I'm pretty sure XP has them - do i need to change a setting? If so which one?

Thanks!

Answer 1

It may be that the default reporting has been turned off and/or the Windows messenger service has failed.



It may also be that you currently have no updates....



In the case of the first two;

Go to Start > Control Panel > Security Center. If you have the popular tasks pane enabled (the bit down the left that lists other locations and information), one option should be 'Change the way Secutiry Center alerts me'. Make sure that the updates are checked.

- You may also want to check that automatic updates are enabled. Start > Control Panel > Automatic Updates and then check the boxes to ensure that they're enabled and at what time.



If it could be the MSMM, Messenger service; Start > Control Panel > Administrative Tools > Services (You'll need administrative privaliges for this....). Look for the service called Messenger - make sure this is enabled.



Finally, and as an afternthought. If your copy of MCE is not legit, you might not be able to contact the update service and thus not be getting any notifications.



Good luck!

Answer 2

I get it to, its automatic updates from windows update, just click on the icon and download.

Answer 3

it is possible that your automatic udates install automaticly to set them to ask when to install go to the controal panel click automatic updates and what your describing sounds like either the second or third option