Windows Automatic Updates

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Wednesday, May 9. 2007

Ok, nothing to do with diving but something to make your life more enjoyable all the same.

Don't you just detest the way this pesky little message keeps re-appearing every 10 minutes after you do a Microsoft Update! Has it every been the cause of accidentally trashing all your open work? Here's how to change it to remind you once per day so you can keep working and keep your sanity.

Start / Run / gpedit.msc / Local Computer Policy / Computer Configuration / Administrative Templates / Windows Components / Windows Update / Re-prompt for restart with scheduled installations (if you need more detail than this you probably should not attempt it)

You can configure how often it will nag you, or completely disable it. Now for the bad news... This does not work for Windows XP Home Edition and you will need to restart your computer ( or restart the Automatic Update Service for the techies ) for the new setting to take effect.

Until the next post, take care out there and keep updating your computer ( if that's what you do! ) ...Robert

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I have XP.

Hmmmph.

And yeah, I detest those @#$#^% update messages.

SC xo

#1 Scuba Cailin (Homepage) on 2007-05-15 19:49 (Reply)

Thanks Robert! It was great and in detail.

Our SysAdmin at work has enabled all machines to automatically run windows update and reboot computers at 3AM. How can I disable it?

Note: Automatic Updates tab in System Properties is disabled and I cannot change anything in it.

#2 Xian on 2007-06-22 00:36 (Reply)

Hi Xian,

In a work environment it is vital to discuss your issue with your System Admin. My suggestion is only for home use or machines you are personally responsible for. I take no responsibility for anything you may do with this suggestion.

Cheers and thanks for your comment.

Regards, Robert

#2.1 Robert (Homepage) on 2007-06-22 10:48 (Reply)

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