How Do You Fix Windows XP Automatic Update Tool?
Anything on a computer is subject to break at any time, including individual components of your operating system such as the Windows XP Automatic Update Tool. Where the Automatic Update Tool becomes buggy or unresponsive, you should act immediately to repair it lest your computer be at risk for contracting viruses and other forms of malware that could have been prevented with timely updates. Step 1 Place the Windows XP disk into your computer and turn off the machine. Step 2 Turn on the computer and press any key as the computer is loading to boot from the operating system disk. Step 3 Hit the “Enter” key to begin the repair process, followed by the “F8” key to accept the licensing agreement. Step 4 Use the arrow keys to select your operating system from the list and press “R” to repair it, replacing the automatic update files with new, working copies. Step 5 Reboot your computer to complete the update process.
