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XP SP2 Rollout
I know that beginning April 12th Microsoft will automatically update Windows
XP machines with SP2. Can someone explain how this will work? Will this only happen if you have automatic updates turned on? Basically, my reason for asking is this...we are testing XP for a future rollout and I know there are some applications (vulnerability scanners) that don't work with SP2. If I build a machine with SP1 or (1a?) can I prevent SP2 from coming down to the machine so I don't break my vulnerability scanner? Thanks. Nancy |
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"Nancy Kafer" wrote:
I know that beginning April 12th Microsoft will automatically update Windows XP machines with SP2. Can someone explain how this will work? Will this only happen if you have automatic updates turned on? Yes. Basically, my reason for asking is this...we are testing XP for a future rollout and I know there are some applications (vulnerability scanners) that don't work with SP2. If I build a machine with SP1 or (1a?) can I prevent SP2 from coming down to the machine so I don't break my vulnerability scanner? Yes. Even if SP2 is inadvertently downloaded it will not install unless and until the user first agrees to the EULA for the Service Pack. So there is an opportunity to cancel the install. Good luck Ron Martell Duncan B.C. Canada -- Microsoft MVP On-Line Help Computer Service http://onlinehelp.bc.ca In memory of a dear friend Alex Nichol MVP http://aumha.org/alex.htm |
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Nancy;
What you "know" is not entirely correct. No one will force SP-2 on your computers. Although some bad journalism is spreading this FUD: http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/forcesp2.htm -- Jupiter Jones [MVP] http://www3.telus.net/dandemar In memory of our dear friend, MVP Alex Nichol http://www.dts-l.org "Nancy Kafer" wrote in message ... I know that beginning April 12th Microsoft will automatically update Windows XP machines with SP2. Can someone explain how this will work? Will this only happen if you have automatic updates turned on? Basically, my reason for asking is this...we are testing XP for a future rollout and I know there are some applications (vulnerability scanners) that don't work with SP2. If I build a machine with SP1 or (1a?) can I prevent SP2 from coming down to the machine so I don't break my vulnerability scanner? Thanks. Nancy |
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Thanks for the clarification.
"Jupiter Jones [MVP]" wrote in message ... Nancy; What you "know" is not entirely correct. No one will force SP-2 on your computers. Although some bad journalism is spreading this FUD: http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/forcesp2.htm -- Jupiter Jones [MVP] http://www3.telus.net/dandemar In memory of our dear friend, MVP Alex Nichol http://www.dts-l.org "Nancy Kafer" wrote in message ... I know that beginning April 12th Microsoft will automatically update Windows XP machines with SP2. Can someone explain how this will work? Will this only happen if you have automatic updates turned on? Basically, my reason for asking is this...we are testing XP for a future rollout and I know there are some applications (vulnerability scanners) that don't work with SP2. If I build a machine with SP1 or (1a?) can I prevent SP2 from coming down to the machine so I don't break my vulnerability scanner? Thanks. Nancy |
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