How to get rid of Microsoft Update an put Windows Update back??

I would like to delete Microsoft Update Program an reinstall Windows Update
Program. My PC will not update in Microsoft Updates. I keep getting errors. I
have two80gig harddrives an the other shows Windows Updates program an it
updates all the updates on Tuesday OK. I do switch harddrive cables an
connectors when I use either one. I keep Personel Items on one harddrive an
do all my surfing on the other. It can be a pain to keep switching but I feel
safer. Thanks all an Happy and Safe Holdays to all.

Create a shortcut with Target set to:

%SystemRoot%\system32\wupdmgr.exe

Pin it to Start Menu or copy shortcut to your C:\Documents and Settings\All
Users\Start Menu or C:\Documents and Settings\[YOUR USERNAME]\Start Menu,
depending if you want everyone to have access or just you.

Make sure the file exists under C:\windows\system32

"JJ" <> wrote in message
news:7B6F9016-985B-4848-AC57-...
>I would like to delete Microsoft Update Program an reinstall Windows Update
> Program. My PC will not update in Microsoft Updates. I keep getting
> errors. I
> have two80gig harddrives an the other shows Windows Updates program an it
> updates all the updates on Tuesday OK. I do switch harddrive cables an
> connectors when I use either one. I keep Personel Items on one harddrive
> an
> do all my surfing on the other. It can be a pain to keep switching but I
> feel
> safer. Thanks all an Happy and Safe Holdays to all.

Open Microsoft Update.
Click "Change Settings" on the left side.
Scroll down and check appropriate box.
Click "Apply changes now" button.
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"JJ" <> wrote in message
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>I would like to delete Microsoft Update Program an reinstall Windows Update
> Program. My PC will not update in Microsoft Updates. I keep getting
> errors. I
> have two80gig harddrives an the other shows Windows Updates program an it
> updates all the updates on Tuesday OK. I do switch harddrive cables an
> connectors when I use either one. I keep Personel Items on one harddrive
> an
> do all my surfing on the other. It can be a pain to keep switching but I
> feel
> safer. Thanks all an Happy and Safe Holdays to all.

This page gives an easier solution:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=901037
Near the bottom "I am currently using..."

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http://www.dts-l.org


"NewScience" <> wrote in message
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> Create a shortcut with Target set to:
>
> %SystemRoot%\system32\wupdmgr.exe
>
> Pin it to Start Menu or copy shortcut to your C:\Documents and
> Settings\All Users\Start Menu or C:\Documents and Settings\[YOUR
> USERNAME]\Start Menu, depending if you want everyone to have access or
> just you.
>
> Make sure the file exists under C:\windows\system32

Will that restore the shortcut to your computer so that you can click on it
and have it connect to the Windows Update web-site?

Will it add it to Start Menu somewhere?

"Jupiter Jones [MVP]" <> wrote in message
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> Open Microsoft Update.
> Click "Change Settings" on the left side.
> Scroll down and check appropriate box.
> Click "Apply changes now" button.
> --
> Jupiter Jones [MVP]
> http://www3.telus.net/dandemar
> http://www.dts-l.org
>
>
> "JJ" <> wrote in message
> news:7B6F9016-985B-4848-AC57-...
>>I would like to delete Microsoft Update Program an reinstall Windows
>>Update
>> Program. My PC will not update in Microsoft Updates. I keep getting
>> errors. I
>> have two80gig harddrives an the other shows Windows Updates program an it
>> updates all the updates on Tuesday OK. I do switch harddrive cables an
>> connectors when I use either one. I keep Personel Items on one harddrive
>> an
>> do all my surfing on the other. It can be a pain to keep switching but I
>> feel
>> safer. Thanks all an Happy and Safe Holdays to all.
>

When Microsoft update is added, a new shortcut Microsoft Update is added.
The Windows Update shortcut remains but is redirected to Microsoft Update.
So there are two shortcuts to Microsoft Update.

When Windows Update is reinstated, the shortcut works as normal for Windows
Update.

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Jupiter Jones [MVP]
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar
http://www.dts-l.org


"NewScience" <> wrote in message
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> Will that restore the shortcut to your computer so that you can click on
> it and have it connect to the Windows Update web-site?
>
> Will it add it to Start Menu somewhere?
>
> "Jupiter Jones [MVP]" <> wrote in message
> news:%...
>> Open Microsoft Update.
>> Click "Change Settings" on the left side.
>> Scroll down and check appropriate box.
>> Click "Apply changes now" button.
>> --
>> Jupiter Jones [MVP]
>> http://www3.telus.net/dandemar
>> http://www.dts-l.org
>>
>>
>> "JJ" <> wrote in message
>> news:7B6F9016-985B-4848-AC57-...
>>>I would like to delete Microsoft Update Program an reinstall Windows
>>>Update
>>> Program. My PC will not update in Microsoft Updates. I keep getting
>>> errors. I
>>> have two80gig harddrives an the other shows Windows Updates program an
>>> it
>>> updates all the updates on Tuesday OK. I do switch harddrive cables an
>>> connectors when I use either one. I keep Personel Items on one harddrive
>>> an
>>> do all my surfing on the other. It can be a pain to keep switching but I
>>> feel
>>> safer. Thanks all an Happy and Safe Holdays to all.
>>
>
>

What if you deleted the Windows Update shortcut? Will it be reinstated?


"Jupiter Jones [MVP]" <> wrote in message
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> When Microsoft update is added, a new shortcut Microsoft Update is added.
> The Windows Update shortcut remains but is redirected to Microsoft Update.
> So there are two shortcuts to Microsoft Update.
>
> When Windows Update is reinstated, the shortcut works as normal for
> Windows Update.
>
> --
> Jupiter Jones [MVP]
> http://www3.telus.net/dandemar
> http://www.dts-l.org
>
>
> "NewScience" <> wrote in message
> news:%...
>> Will that restore the shortcut to your computer so that you can click on
>> it and have it connect to the Windows Update web-site?
>>
>> Will it add it to Start Menu somewhere?
>>
>> "Jupiter Jones [MVP]" <> wrote in message
>> news:%...
>>> Open Microsoft Update.
>>> Click "Change Settings" on the left side.
>>> Scroll down and check appropriate box.
>>> Click "Apply changes now" button.
>>> --
>>> Jupiter Jones [MVP]
>>> http://www3.telus.net/dandemar
>>> http://www.dts-l.org
>>>
>>>
>>> "JJ" <> wrote in message
>>> news:7B6F9016-985B-4848-AC57-...
>>>>I would like to delete Microsoft Update Program an reinstall Windows
>>>>Update
>>>> Program. My PC will not update in Microsoft Updates. I keep getting
>>>> errors. I
>>>> have two80gig harddrives an the other shows Windows Updates program an
>>>> it
>>>> updates all the updates on Tuesday OK. I do switch harddrive cables an
>>>> connectors when I use either one. I keep Personel Items on one
>>>> harddrive an
>>>> do all my surfing on the other. It can be a pain to keep switching but
>>>> I feel
>>>> safer. Thanks all an Happy and Safe Holdays to all.
>>>
>>
>>
>

No.
However most will not delete the shortcut immediately.
Some will never delete it.
As long as the shortcut remains, it will revert to directing to Windows
Update.
I deleted it because I was pretty certain I would not go back to Windows
Update.

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http://www.dts-l.org


"NewScience" <> wrote in message
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> What if you deleted the Windows Update shortcut? Will it be reinstated?

You and me both.

That is why I gave instructions on how to put it back.

"Jupiter Jones [MVP]" <> wrote in message
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> No.
> However most will not delete the shortcut immediately.
> Some will never delete it.
> As long as the shortcut remains, it will revert to directing to Windows
> Update.
> I deleted it because I was pretty certain I would not go back to Windows
> Update.
>
> --
> Jupiter Jones [MVP]
> http://www3.telus.net/dandemar
> http://www.dts-l.org
>
>
> "NewScience" <> wrote in message
> news:%...
>> What if you deleted the Windows Update shortcut? Will it be reinstated?
>