Do you have Service Pack 1 installed?
Also found this bit of information:
KB2887535: Update to Microsoft Update client
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2887535
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Windows Update Agent 7.6.7600.320
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Anonymous
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
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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.
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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
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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.