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Windows Update icon/prompt
I have my windows update configured such that I am notified
for updates. I recently downloaded a list of updates but I want to see what the updates are before I install. I've been waiting for the "shield" icon to appear on my taskbar, but it's been hours. I want to do a system backup after this update. Is there a way to force the icon to appear? This has happened on another computer and it's frustrating! |
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"bill" wrote in message ...
I have my windows update configured such that I am notified for updates. I recently downloaded a list of updates but I want to see what the updates are before I install. I've been waiting for the "shield" icon to appear on my taskbar, but it's been hours. I want to do a system backup after this update. Is there a way to force the icon to appear? This has happened on another computer and it's frustrating! Visit the Windows Update web site and click on the Custom button. You can select the updates you wish to install. There's also a good possibility that you'll see the shield appear while WU is checking to see what updates you require. Good luck Nepatsfan |
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I've found that if I disconnect from the internet, then reconnect, WU will reappear.
ju.c "Nepatsfan" wrote in message ... "bill" wrote in message ... I have my windows update configured such that I am notified for updates. I recently downloaded a list of updates but I want to see what the updates are before I install. I've been waiting for the "shield" icon to appear on my taskbar, but it's been hours. I want to do a system backup after this update. Is there a way to force the icon to appear? This has happened on another computer and it's frustrating! Visit the Windows Update web site and click on the Custom button. You can select the updates you wish to install. There's also a good possibility that you'll see the shield appear while WU is checking to see what updates you require. Good luck Nepatsfan |
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Nepatsfan wrote:
"bill" wrote in message ... I have my windows update configured such that I am notified for updates. I recently downloaded a list of updates but I want to see what the updates are before I install. I've been waiting for the "shield" icon to appear on my taskbar, but it's been hours. I want to do a system backup after this update. Is there a way to force the icon to appear? This has happened on another computer and it's frustrating! Visit the Windows Update web site and click on the Custom button. You can select the updates you wish to install. There's also a good possibility that you'll see the shield appear while WU is checking to see what updates you require. Only the WGA update appeared and I know there were more that I downloaded. The shield still hasn't appeared. |
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I tried disconnecting & reconnecting but it still hasn't appeared...
ju.c wrote: I've found that if I disconnect from the internet, then reconnect, WU will reappear. ju.c "Nepatsfan" wrote in message ... "bill" wrote in message ... I have my windows update configured such that I am notified for updates. I recently downloaded a list of updates but I want to see what the updates are before I install. I've been waiting for the "shield" icon to appear on my taskbar, but it's been hours. I want to do a system backup after this update. Is there a way to force the icon to appear? This has happened on another computer and it's frustrating! Visit the Windows Update web site and click on the Custom button. You can select the updates you wish to install. There's also a good possibility that you'll see the shield appear while WU is checking to see what updates you require. |
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"bill" wrote in message ...
Nepatsfan wrote: "bill" wrote in message ... I have my windows update configured such that I am notified for updates. I recently downloaded a list of updates but I want to see what the updates are before I install. I've been waiting for the "shield" icon to appear on my taskbar, but it's been hours. I want to do a system backup after this update. Is there a way to force the icon to appear? This has happened on another computer and it's frustrating! Visit the Windows Update web site and click on the Custom button. You can select the updates you wish to install. There's also a good possibility that you'll see the shield appear while WU is checking to see what updates you require. Only the WGA update appeared and I know there were more that I downloaded. The shield still hasn't appeared. First off, if you haven't done so already, you might want to post your question to this newsgroup, microsoft.public.windowsupdate. Someone there might be more familiar with the issue you're having. That said, you might want to go back to the Windows Update web site and check your update history. It's possible the updates that were downloaded have already been installed. Note: You can also take a look in Add or Remove Programs. Just make sure the Show Updates box at the top of the window is checked. Updates that have been downloaded are stored in this folder. C:\WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution\Download FWIW; Along with the usual Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool and Outlook Junk Email Filter, 5 updates to XP Home Edition and 6 updates to XP Professional were installed on my computers yesterday. For more information on what updates were available yesterday, take a look at this web site. Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for June 2008 http://www.microsoft.com/technet/sec.../ms08-jun.mspx Good luck Nepatsfan |
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Nepatsfan wrote:
"bill" wrote in message ... Nepatsfan wrote: "bill" wrote in message ... I have my windows update configured such that I am notified for updates. I recently downloaded a list of updates but I want to see what the updates are before I install. I've been waiting for the "shield" icon to appear on my taskbar, but it's been hours. I want to do a system backup after this update. Is there a way to force the icon to appear? This has happened on another computer and it's frustrating! Visit the Windows Update web site and click on the Custom button. You can select the updates you wish to install. There's also a good possibility that you'll see the shield appear while WU is checking to see what updates you require. Only the WGA update appeared and I know there were more that I downloaded. The shield still hasn't appeared. First off, if you haven't done so already, you might want to post your question to this newsgroup, microsoft.public.windowsupdate. Someone there might be more familiar with the issue you're having. I was not aware of that newsgroup. Thanks... I'll try there. That said, you might want to go back to the Windows Update web site and check your update history. It's possible the updates that were downloaded have already been installed. Note: You can also take a look in Add or Remove Programs. Just make sure the Show Updates box at the top of the window is checked. It shows one update (this is a new computer) and one pending (the WGA Validation tool) Updates that have been downloaded are stored in this folder. C:\WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution\Download That folder contains 40 updates, one of which is the update that was installed. FWIW; Along with the usual Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool and Outlook Junk Email Filter, 5 updates to XP Home Edition and 6 updates to XP Professional were installed on my computers yesterday. For more information on what updates were available yesterday, take a look at this web site. Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for June 2008 http://www.microsoft.com/technet/sec.../ms08-jun.mspx Yes, I did get the 6 updates to my XP pro laptop. Still haven't seen it for my new computer. Thanks for your assistance! |
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