| blocking auto update of service pack 2 For those who aren't haven't tested all their software yet,
this will temporarily block the auto sp2 update:
»www.microsoft.com/downloads/deta···yLang=en
»www.microsoft.com/downloads/deta···yLang=en |
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Mele20Premium
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Hilo, HI
kudos:4 | Thank you. I just installed the key. I don't have auto updates enabled but by doing this now I won't bugged by Windows Update to install SP2 for four months. By then I might decide I want to install it.
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kudos:13 | reply to alien8
If want to know more about the tools and their purpose
»www.microsoft.com/technet/prodte···mng.mspx
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Re: blocking auto update of service pack 2 Hi,
I know on my home pc, I want to put service pack 2 on, for example, one small fix is the VPN fix, which should stop the vpn connection dropping every 30 seconds 
However, at work, Sage Support haven't yet come back, if it's "safe" to run SP2 with their software... ie. If I run SP2, will it break our service contract with them (for example)
Plus, you then see things in "the press" like this:
»news.bbc.co.uk/1/low/technology/3557952.stm
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IGGYNo Guru Just Here To HelpPremium,MVM
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Chatham, IL | "The good thing about all this - we have a choice"
We can agree on that. I personally wish a choice would be given not to install the security center and firewall. And to be able to fully uninstall IE - if I chose not to have a use for it - as others do.
Maybe this is a sign of things to come for the better.:D Doubt it - but we can hope.
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 WildcatboyPremium,Mod
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Re: blocking auto update of service pack 2
Absolutely no discussion about whether it's a good idea to install SP2 or not in this thread. We've had enough of this discussion in other threads. Discuss the subject and the tool only please or stay out.
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 Name GamePremium
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North Myrtle Beach, SC
kudos:6 | reply to alien8
Good short overview on your options and the mechanics.
Microsoft puts the brakes on XP SP2 auto-update
Redmond offers tool to delay upgrade delivery to allow for testing
»www.vnunet.com/news/1157279
Steve Ranger, vnunet.com 12 Aug 2004
Microsoft is offering cautious customers a tool that will delay the delivery of Windows XP Service Pack 2 to PCs until businesses have had a chance to test it.
The software giant said that, because SP2 contains major security improvements, it is being distributed as a "critical update" via the Windows Update or Automatic Update delivery mechanism in Windows.
The company "strongly urges" customers with XP and Windows XP Service Pack 1-based systems to update to XP SP2 as soon as possible.
But Microsoft admitted that, although its customers recognise the security benefits of SP2, some have asked for the ability to "temporarily disable delivery" of this update via Windows Update or Automatic Update.
Microsoft said in a statement: "Since SP2 will start to be delivered to PCs running XP or XP with SP1 via Automatic Update starting on 16 August, these customers would like to temporarily block the delivery of SP2 in order to provide additional time for validation and testing of the update.
"In response to these requests, Microsoft is providing guidance, resources and communication vehicles to meet the needs of these customers."
The mechanism will disable delivery of SP2 for 120 days from 16 August. "At the end of this period, SP2 will be delivered to all XP and XP SP1 systems," said Microsoft.
The company advised that, as a best practice approach to implementing a managed rollout of SP2, customers should use a corporate update management solution such as Systems Management Server 2003 or Software Update Services.
But for companies where this is not an option, customers can temporarily disable delivery of SP2 via Windows Update and Automatic Update, while still allowing critical security updates to be delivered.
Details of how to delay SP2 delivery can be found here.
Temporarily Disabling Delivery of Windows XP Service Pack 2 Through Windows Update and Automatic Updates
»www.microsoft.com/technet/prodte···mng.mspx
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