Windows Update will not run due to services.msc

[Raptor]

I ran into a new problem: Microsoft Windows Update can no longer scan for updates because it claims that a vital service has been disabeled.

Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS)

I would start the service, however, I see no such service and I donot recall disabeling any services, except for Wireless Zero Configuration, since I last updated Windows.

I will reset and see if that solves the problem..

[merlin_2]

check that the  cryptographic service  box is ticked...info>http://www.blackviper.com/WinXP/servicecfg.htm

[Raptor]

I did locate the option (They translated it..) however, it was set to Manual and now Automatic. Didn't make a difference.

Cryptographic Services is set to automatic.

[merlin_2]

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;EN-US;q316524&

[Raptor]

There is no administrator error. I did not loose any priviliges.

Is there another reason for posting the article that I may have overlooked?

Apparently, enabling Windows Automatic Update caused another service to be re-enabled and it is now working properly. Thank you for your time, Merlin.

[Computer_Commando]

BITS is part of XP-SP2.

Go to:
Computer Management-->Services and Applications-->Services

BITS should be listed as "manual" or "automatic", not disabled.

[Raptor]

It was. Enabling and disabling Automatic Updates by right clicking on My Computer - Automatic Updates tab somehow solved it.