Revert to WindowsUpdate

[AP]

I upgraded from windowsupdate (which checks updates for Windows) to
microsoftupdate (which checks updates for both Windows & Office products).

In IE, each time I click on Tools/Windows Update, it automatically goes to
microsoftupdate. Is there any way I can revert to windowsupdate so that it
only checks for updates for Windows?

 

[Guest]

Disable the active X controls for microsoft update, I believe it is
MUWebControl Class. If that doesn't work then disable the WUWebControl as
well. I haven't tested this so don't delete them that way you could reenable
them. Why would you want to do this anyway. you don't have to accept the
updates.

 

[Guest]

Sorry in IE click on tools >> Manage Addons

Disable the active X controls for microsoft update, I believe it is
MUWebControl Class. If that doesn't work then disable the WUWebControl as
well. I haven't tested this so don't delete them that way you could reenable
them. Why would you want to do this anyway. you don't have to accept the
updates.

 

[PA Bear]

Go to Microsoft Update > Click on Change Settings in left pane > Scroll to
bottom of page > To Stop Using Microsoft Update > Disable Microsoft Update
software and let me use Windows Update only (check)

 

[Nepatsfan]

I upgraded from windowsupdate (which checks updates for
Windows) to microsoftupdate (which checks updates for both
Windows & Office products).
In IE, each time I click on Tools/Windows Update, it
automatically goes to microsoftupdate. Is there any way I
can revert to windowsupdate so that it only checks for
updates for Windows?

Go to the Microsoft update site.
In the left hand column, click on "Change Settings".
In the right hand pane, scroll down to the "To stop using
Microsoft Update".
Put a check mark in the box next to "Disable Microsoft Update
software and let me use Windows Update only".
Hit the "Apply changes now" button.
Click on the Yes button.

Note: If you want to go back to using Microsoft Update, you'll
have to reinstall the ActiveX component.

Nepatsfan

 

[AP]

Thanks for the info!

Reason I'm asking is I'm considering my options. I have Win XP-Pro & Office
2003 Pro (both retail versions) installed & activated on my *home* PC. My
wife & 2 kids (6 & 8) are increasingly monopolizing the pc & I have to
purchase a 2nd PC (which will be pre-installed with Win XP-Home). I'm
considering a desktop or a notebook with a large screen. Kids mainly play
online games, while wife surfs & sometimes uses Office. I'm into web
development (hobby) with Macromedia's suite.

1. If I buy a notebook, I can legally install & activate my existing Office
2003 on the notebook (which allows for installation on 1 desktop & 1
portable device).

2. If I buy a desktop, I should uninstall Office 2003 from my existing pc in
order to install & activate it on the new pc. Alternatively (ahem...) I
could leave it on the existing PC, but deactivate all future Office updates.
Hence my original question.

I prefer to buy a desktop (as portability is not a requirement) & install
Office on the new PC. But wife says to keep Office on the old PC. Could I
ask how families with 2 or more PCs at home handle this? Do you try & make
do with Office software on only 1 PC? Personally, I think buying more than
1 MS-Office suite for the *home* is a joke. I may end up buying a notebook
not because I need one, but just to satisfy licensing requirements.

Thanks.

 

[Nepatsfan]

If you haven't done so already, you might want to post your
question to one of the Office newsgroups. This one would be a
good a place to start:

Office General Questions

Most of the home users I deal with don't have a need for all
the applications that come with the Professional edition of
Office. The vast majority are using the less expensive OEM
version of Office, Office Basic. The downside is that Office
Basic can only be used on the original computer. An alternative
is the Teacher and Student Edition which can be installed on up
to three systems.

The final decision on what type of system you purchase is one
only you can make. That said, I'll pass along this advice.
Don't buy a particular system to save money on software. I've
seen people who thought buying a laptop was a great idea only
to end up purchasing a USB or wireless keyboard and mouse
because they couldn't deal with the laptop keyboard and
touchpad. Unless you foresee a time when you'd need the
flexibility that a laptop offers, getting a desktop with Office
already installed might be the best way to go.

Good luck with your new system.

Nepatsfan