Force Automatic Updates?

[Patrick]

I have configured a workstation to automatically download
and install critical updates at a scheduled time through
group policy and the registry
(http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-
us;328010&Product=win2000).

Works great (downloads succeed and install begins as
scheduled), but before installing, it prompts the user
with a "Do you want Windows to install the updates now?"
dialog box and a 5 minute timer.

Since the user can (and most probably will) choose to
cancel the update, I'm looking for a registry entry that
will either hide this dialog or force the update without
user intervention.

Any ideas?

 

[Shaun]

your link does not work. Could you e-mail it to me.
shaun.guthrie@gov_ab_ca
please remove the _'s and replace with dots

 

[Jason]

Use the "Download and schedule the install" option in your
group policy. The user (if local admin) will still see a
status change and/or prompt but the install will happen
regardless next reboot. Page 51 of the deployment guide
lists this a a note.

 

[Steen]

-----Original Message-----
Use the "Download and schedule the install" option in your
group policy. The user (if local admin) will still see a
status change and/or prompt but the install will happen
regardless next reboot. Page 51 of the deployment guide
lists this a a note.

.
Please let me know if you find a solution.

If you are a local admin, you need to install manually.
Steen