Hi.

I have software which is not compatible with SP3, and hence this service
pack is not a usuable solution for me.

I'm still interesseted in reminders about new updates, which can be
installed at SP2, so my question is:

How can I tell automatic update to ignore SP3 and only present all other
updates to me?

As it is now, I constantly get pop-up messages, that Automatic Update wants
to install SP3... Further more I have a yellow exclamation mark in my task
bar, which makes both me and other users nervous, and make me miss other
important updates...

You can temporarily block it from Automatic Update or Windows Update.

Windows Service Pack Blocker Tool Kit
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en

Be advised that this doesn't prevent installation via a CD/DVD, or from the
stand-alone download package. This simply prevents the service pack from being
delivered via Windows Update for a limited time.

"RasVed" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:3915D492-934D-461B-8866-(E-Mail Removed)...
> Hi.
>
> I have software which is not compatible with SP3, and hence this service
> pack is not a usuable solution for me.
>
> I'm still interesseted in reminders about new updates, which can be
> installed at SP2, so my question is:
>
> How can I tell automatic update to ignore SP3 and only present all other
> updates to me?
>
> As it is now, I constantly get pop-up messages, that Automatic Update wants
> to install SP3... Further more I have a yellow exclamation mark in my task
> bar, which makes both me and other users nervous, and make me miss other
> important updates...

Your testing my memory but here goes:
In Control Panel > Automatic Updates:


RasVed wrote:
> Hi.
>
> I have software which is not compatible with SP3, and hence this service
> pack is not a usuable solution for me.
>
> I'm still interesseted in reminders about new updates, which can be
> installed at SP2, so my question is:
>
> How can I tell automatic update to ignore SP3 and only present all other
> updates to me?
>
> As it is now, I constantly get pop-up messages, that Automatic Update wants
> to install SP3... Further more I have a yellow exclamation mark in my task
> bar, which makes both me and other users nervous, and make me miss other
> important updates...

Your testing my memory but here goes:
In Control Panel > Automatic Updates:
Select "Notify me but do not download or install updates"

When an update becomes available:
Select "Manual Updates", selecting the updates you want (uncheck SP3
in this case)
Windows Update will ask you if you wish not to be advised of the
unchecked updates again (SP3 in this case)
By agreeing not to be advised you will no longer be reminded about SP3

Hope this is what you are after.

Duke


RasVed wrote:
> Hi.
>
> I have software which is not compatible with SP3, and hence this service
> pack is not a usuable solution for me.
>
> I'm still interesseted in reminders about new updates, which can be
> installed at SP2, so my question is:
>
> How can I tell automatic update to ignore SP3 and only present all other
> updates to me?
>
> As it is now, I constantly get pop-up messages, that Automatic Update wants
> to install SP3... Further more I have a yellow exclamation mark in my task
> bar, which makes both me and other users nervous, and make me miss other
> important updates...

On Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:11:20 -0700, RasVed wrote:

> Hi.
>
> I have software which is not compatible with SP3, and hence this service
> pack is not a usuable solution for me.

I'd contact the software manufacturer for advice with respect to the
compatibility issue!

Why Service Packs are Better Than Patches.
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/arc....mspx?mfr=true

On Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:11:20 -0700, RasVed
<(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:

> Hi.
>
> I have software which is not compatible with SP3, and hence this service
> pack is not a usuable solution for me.


What software is that? How do you know it's not compatible with SP3?


> I'm still interesseted in reminders about new updates, which can be
> installed at SP2, so my question is:
>
> How can I tell automatic update to ignore SP3 and only present all other
> updates to me?
>
> As it is now, I constantly get pop-up messages, that Automatic Update wants
> to install SP3... Further more I have a yellow exclamation mark in my task
> bar, which makes both me and other users nervous, and make me miss other
> important updates...

--
Ken Blake, Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience
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Start | Settings | Control Panel | Automatic Updates: Select the "Notify
Only" option.

When SP3 is offered, do not approve the download. SP3 *cannot* be hidden.
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
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RasVed wrote:
> Hi.
>
> I have software which is not compatible with SP3, and hence this service
> pack is not a usuable solution for me.
>
> I'm still interesseted in reminders about new updates, which can be
> installed at SP2, so my question is:
>
> How can I tell automatic update to ignore SP3 and only present all other
> updates to me?
>
> As it is now, I constantly get pop-up messages, that Automatic Update
> wants
> to install SP3... Further more I have a yellow exclamation mark in my task
> bar, which makes both me and other users nervous, and make me miss other
> important updates...