a different ms update problem

[dbarton]

I can run Microsoft update *manually*, and it works perfectly.
Installs updates - no problems.

The problem is that it never tells me there are updates pending. I have to manually go and see.

Yes, I do have automatic updates switched to update automatically, and I do have the update service running.

Any hints?

 

[RebateMonger]

You have it set for "Install Updates Automatically"? Or set to "Download Updates and let me choose whether to intall them"?

 

[JDMnAR1]

Is the Background Intelligent Transfer Service running as well?

 

[dbarton]

Yes, Background Intelligent Transfer Service is running.
I don't have it set to install without my knowledge, and it does not attempt to install anything.
I have it set to 'notify me', and I also tried to 'download and notify me',

I have a machine right next to it that gets the updates, and I see them happening there, but this one never does.

I saw an article today in a a magazine that mentioned Windows Installer 4.5 and also Windows Scripting Engine 5.7 updates, but not sure how this issue relates. I guess I could could try updating them if updating them is unlikely to cause a problem.