Have Windows 7 Home Premium with service pack 1. Have my update service set 'check for updates but let me choose wether to download and install them' not AUTOMATIC updates. This one loaded automatically and gave me no indication except it was on my updated list
Windows Update Agent 7.6.7600.320
Although I have my computer set to notify me when there are updates before I install them, my computer automatically updated
Windows Update Agent 7.6.7600.320. Do I need this update and why did it load into my computer before I selected. I have searched for some explanation as to what this program is but am unable to find anything. WHAT IS IT?
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Anonymous
2014-08-01T23:56:10+00:00 -
Anonymous
2014-08-01T23:15:49+00:00 There is no stand-alone Windows Update Agent available to download. If you have automatic updating turned on, the latest version of the Windows Update Agent is downloaded and installed automatically on your computer.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/949104
Also: Information for network administrators about how to obtain the latest Windows Update Agent
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/946928
I could find no information what problems version 7.6.7600.320 fixes.
J W Stuart: http://www.pagestart.com
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Anonymous
2014-08-01T22:47:15+00:00 I just had this too. When i restarted my computer windows said,at the startup screen that a registry update is being applied.
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Anonymous
2014-08-05T05:19:31+00:00 Microsoft did post and gave information to the media. Where would you want or expect communication? In the meantime I'll ask why this WU engine update wanted a reboot as they are supposed to be silent and not kick one.
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Anonymous
2014-08-01T23:05:40+00:00 So it's the program that retrieves updates from microsoft updates and windows updates.. I would imagine it's absolutely essential. It installs no matter what your windows update settings, so it seems