XP SP2 Rollout

[Nancy Kafer]

I know that beginning April 12th Microsoft will automatically update Windows
XP machines with SP2. Can someone explain how this will work? Will this only
happen if you have automatic updates turned on? Basically, my reason for
asking is this...we are testing XP for a future rollout and I know there are
some applications (vulnerability scanners) that don't work with SP2. If I
build a machine with SP1 or (1a?) can I prevent SP2 from coming down to the
machine so I don't break my vulnerability scanner?

Thanks.

Nancy

 

[Ron Martell]

I know that beginning April 12th Microsoft will automatically update Windows
XP machines with SP2. Can someone explain how this will work? Will this only
happen if you have automatic updates turned on?
Yes.

Basically, my reason for
asking is this...we are testing XP for a future rollout and I know there are
some applications (vulnerability scanners) that don't work with SP2. If I
build a machine with SP1 or (1a?) can I prevent SP2 from coming down to the
machine so I don't break my vulnerability scanner?

Yes. Even if SP2 is inadvertently downloaded it will not install
unless and until the user first agrees to the EULA for the Service
Pack. So there is an opportunity to cancel the install.

Good luck


Ron Martell Duncan B.C. Canada
--
Microsoft MVP
On-Line Help Computer Service
http://onlinehelp.bc.ca

In memory of a dear friend Alex Nichol MVP
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[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

Nancy;
What you "know" is not entirely correct.
No one will force SP-2 on your computers.
Although some bad journalism is spreading this FUD:
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/forcesp2.htm

 

[Nancy Kafer]

Thanks for the clarification.

Nancy;
What you "know" is not entirely correct.
No one will force SP-2 on your computers.
Although some bad journalism is spreading this FUD:
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/forcesp2.htm