Re: Update question

X-post to Windows Update newsgroup.

Express install is automatic. If you want to select your updates, use
Custom install.

> My bottom line: I want to pick and choose the updates I install - not
> Microsoft.

Automatic Updates has just the option you're looking for (Notify Only), so
please re-enable Automatic Updates and reconfigure your settings.

How to configure and use Automatic Updates in WinXP:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=306525
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~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (IE, OE, Security, Shell/User)


James wrote:
> I have a new PC, running WinXP Pro/IE6. I turned off Automatic Update. I
> went to the 'Update Webpage' to see if I want/needed any important updates
> {like maybe the Time Change patch}.
>
> I was greeted with two choices: 'Express' and 'Custom.' Immediately
> below:
> 'Download and Install.'
>
> My question: If I click on 'Download and Install' - does it automatically
> download and install - or, can I still choose which ones I want to
> install?
>
> [I did click on this - and it 'appeared' Microsoft was gonna go ahead and
> install'em - so I quickly canceled].
>
> My bottom line: I want to pick and choose the updates I install - not
> Microsoft.
>
> Thanks - james