Windows Update and Service pack 2 (Win XP)

[Guest]

Will Service Pack 2 try to automatically download if Windows Update set to automatically download updates?

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

SP2 will not be released until mid-2004. It is currently
undergoing development and testing.

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[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

Don;
Then disable Automatic Updates because SP2 will be a Critical Update
and most likely will be installed if you have it enabled.

Be sure to install the other Critical Updates.

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Thanks for the response.

Yes, I know it is down the road. I should clarify...

I currently have automatic update enabled for about 150 machines at

two schools. I would like to know if I should go back and turn off
the auto update. I do not want to download SP 2 automatically. I
suspect most of the old educational SW will require more tweaking
after SP 2. I would be better to work out all the "issues" before
installation.

 

[Guest]

Thank you

 

[Marc Reynolds [MSFT]]

I am not so sure that SP2 will be a Critical Update. There are so many
changes that I don't think we will want to have people install this without
preparation and planning.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...d7-b791-40b6-8364-685b84158c78&DisplayLang=en

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[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

Marc;
Thank you for letting me know.
However if you are unsure, my suggestion may still be best.

I agree with proper preparation.
This link has helped countless people install SP 1 and I expect to use
the same fore SP 2 possibly with some modifications:
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/spackins.htm

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Jupiter Jones [MVP]
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/

I am not so sure that SP2 will be a Critical Update. There are so many
changes that I don't think we will want to have people install this without
preparation and planning.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...d7-b791-40b6-8364-685b84158c78&DisplayLang=en

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Thanks,
Marc Reynolds
Microsoft Technical Support

This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no

rights.