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Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer (MBSA) version 1.2.1
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;320454
Qfecheck.exe Verifies the Installation of Windows 2000 and Windows XP Hotfixes
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;EN-US;282784
"John Rampling" wrote:
> When I log off, I get the usual message "Saving your settings..." but then I
> briefly get the message "preparing updates for installation" before the
> computer switches off.
>
> It happens every time. Are my updates installed or not? Where do I look to
> find out?
>
> John
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