Since using XP Pro...

[Laughingstar~*]

MS is determined that I download, and keep (!) WMP v. 11. I do not need a retail store on my system, and remove it weekly. I've written to his Nibs about this, w/o a response, and I've heard others have, too. Is this a useless plea? I'm also receiving updates not applicable to my computer's programs, and have checked with OE NG about this, and I won't cause any harm by refusing to download the constant updates for Outlook, which is not on my computer.

Please if this is applicable for this NG, tell me how to keep MWP v. 11 off of my computer--its like a trojan.
Thank you, everyone.

 

[Alias]

MS is determined that I download, and keep (!) WMP v. 11. I do not need
a retail store on my system, and remove it weekly. I've written to his
Nibs about this, w/o a response, and I've heard others have, too. Is
this a useless plea? I'm also receiving updates not applicable to my
computer's programs, and have checked with OE NG about this, and I won't
cause any harm by refusing to download the constant updates for Outlook,
which is not on my computer.

Please if this is applicable for this NG, tell me how to keep MWP v. 11
off of my computer--its like a trojan.
Thank you, everyone.

I don't have it on my computers because I refuse to install it. Stop
installing it.

 

[Malke]

MS is determined that I download, and keep (!) WMP v. 11. I do not need
a retail store on my system, and remove it weekly. I've written to his
Nibs about this, w/o a response, and I've heard others have, too. Is
this a useless plea? I'm also receiving updates not applicable to my
computer's programs, and have checked with OE NG about this, and I won't
cause any harm by refusing to download the constant updates for Outlook,
which is not on my computer.

Just don't install it! I don't have it on any of my Windows machines.
Pay attention to what you install next time. Don't just allow automatic
Windows Updates to install - set to download and notify you first,
choose "Custom" instead of "Express" installation, and look at what
you're doing before you do it.


Malke

 

[Laughingstar~*]

You are so kind... I didn't install it, Mr. Pompous. It happen with one of
MS's infamous "Updates." I normally read each one, check it off, and then
let'er rip....this one only stated MWP Security Update. Its a trojan at
best. Thanks for the empathetic rebound.

 

[Alias]

You are so kind... I didn't install it, Mr. Pompous. It happen with one of
MS's infamous "Updates." I normally read each one, check it off, and then
let'er rip....this one only stated MWP Security Update. Its a trojan at
best. Thanks for the empathetic rebound.

You asked how to keep it off your machine. I told you how. Nothing
"pompous" about my reply at all.

Alias

 

[Doug W.]

Download updates using "custom" and HIDE the stupid WMP 11
FOREVER. that is what I have done. I will never install that
POS.
-
Doug W.
-

 

[dobey]

You are so kind... I didn't install it, Mr. Pompous. It happen with one of
MS's infamous "Updates." I normally read each one, check it off, and then
let'er rip....this one only stated MWP Security Update. Its a trojan at
best. Thanks for the empathetic rebound.

I don't have it on my computers because I refuse to install it. Stop
installing it.

Are you using said computer, because you are using Outlook Express to post
these messages.

Outlook is Email only and a part of the Office Suite. I suspect you are
being offered Outlook Express updates, which is the default email/newsreader
program for Windows machines.

As others have said, use the custom update from the windows update site and
hide the updates you don't want to install.

I believe there is a way to stop updates through automatic updates also, but
I don't use that.

 

[Gary S. Terhune]

I've never seen WMP 11 forced on anyone. You mean to tell me that it's
installed by Automatic Updates? That would be a first. We've already
discussed the others. Can you tell me which Outlook updates, specifically,
are being offered? Also, use Add/Remove Programs to access the Office
Installer. Is Outlook completely disabled there? I have all of Office
installed EXCEPT any part of Outlook, and I've never been offered any
Outlook Updates.

--
Gary S. Terhune
MS-MVP Shell/User
www.grystmill.com

MS is determined that I download, and keep (!) WMP v. 11. I do not need a
retail store on my system, and remove it weekly. I've written to his Nibs
about this, w/o a response, and I've heard others have, too. Is this a
useless plea? I'm also receiving updates not applicable to my computer's
programs, and have checked with OE NG about this, and I won't cause any harm
by refusing to download the constant updates for Outlook, which is not on my
computer.

Please if this is applicable for this NG, tell me how to keep MWP v. 11 off
of my computer--its like a trojan.
Thank you, everyone.

 

[mae]

I have never had WU/MU offer WMP11 as a Security Update
nor from the notification of Automatic updates in tray.
I have only had WU/MU notify of related WMP security issues.

Manually going to the site and scanning,
WMP11 dues not appear in Express.
Optionally choosing Custom does have it in the list.

I have WMP set to check for updates monthly.
When I open WMP, it does notify me at specified interval.
Perhaps that is how the OP downloaded but
they stated it installed as " Security Update".
I don't think that should have happened.
--
mae

"Gary S. Terhune" <none> wrote in message
| I've never seen WMP 11 forced on anyone. You mean to tell me that it's
| installed by Automatic Updates? That would be a first. We've already
| discussed the others. Can you tell me which Outlook updates, specifically,
| are being offered? Also, use Add/Remove Programs to access the Office
| Installer. Is Outlook completely disabled there? I have all of Office
| installed EXCEPT any part of Outlook, and I've never been offered any
| Outlook Updates.
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| Gary S. Terhune
| MS-MVP Shell/User
| www.grystmill.com
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| | MS is determined that I download, and keep (!) WMP v. 11. I do not need a
| retail store on my system, and remove it weekly. I've written to his Nibs
| about this, w/o a response, and I've heard others have, too. Is this a
| useless plea? I'm also receiving updates not applicable to my computer's
| programs, and have checked with OE NG about this, and I won't cause any harm
| by refusing to download the constant updates for Outlook, which is not on my
| computer.
|
| Please if this is applicable for this NG, tell me how to keep MWP v. 11 off
| of my computer--its like a trojan.
| Thank you, everyone.
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