Jentle Jiant wrote:
> Thanks for the response,
>
> On Mon, 6 Sep 2004 15:07:30 -0400, "Lanwench [MVP - Exchange]"
> < ahoo.com> wrote:
>
>> Jentle Jiant wrote:
>>> Windows update has installed a new modem driver.
>>
>> Don't let it do that. Always get drivers from the hardware
>> manufacturer.
>>>
>
> Why Not? (I don't mean that as any sort of challenge. I really want
> to know.)
Because they often cause problems. Go straight to the source.
>
> Even assuming that the driver somehow causes problems, can't you
> rollback to the previous driver from the Hardware/device/driver menu?
Sure, you might be able to do that.
>
> And If I don't accept the download, won't it keep pestering me with
> notices that there are updates waiting to be downloaded?
Driver updates aren't critical updates, IIRC.
>
> SP2 rolled back most of my drivers. I've had to re-install audio &
> video as well, but I had those already on my drive.
>
> And in this case, the modem driver was truly an update, and really
> has improved my dial-up connection speed. It had dropped to 46.x kbs,
> after SP2. Now It's back up above 50 kbs
>
> I have to rely on Dell for updates, and the last 4 updates from them
> for video and audio would not install! And their tech support is,
> frankly, useless
Optiplex line support isn't bad. Dimension line support stinks. So does the
Dimension line.
>
> But if there really is a reason to refuse drivers from Microsoft, I
> would like to know.
Because they cause problems very often. You need to be in control of your
driver updates.
>
>>> But update keeps telling me, after re-booting a few times, that it
>>> has a download for me, which is the same driver it just installed
>>> ?!?!
>>>
>>> I have checked the Modem Properties to make sure the new drive is in
>>> fact running, and it is.
>>>
>>> How can I get rid of the Incorrect Update item?
>>
>> See if http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=319109 helps.
>
> Well, I will try Method 1 a little later in the day. I'm sort of tied
> up on the WWW right now. But as far as messing with the Registry,
> Method 2, I think I will pass.
>
> There really should be some way within Update to decline a download,
> and not be bothered with it any further, don't you think.
Yes...but as I said, I've never been nagged about non-critical updates.
>
> Thanks for the feedback
No prob - hope it helps.
>
> Jentle Jiant
>
>
>>>
>>> (Windows XP SP2 Home Edition)
>>> (Update set to notify, but not download automatically.)
>>>
>>> Thanks
>>> Jentle Jiant
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