Windows Update jumps to Microsoft Update

I'm running Windows XP. I've used Windows Update to keep current with all
the new fixes and patches. When I try to access the Windows Update page
today (going to
http://update.microsoft.com/windowsu....aspx?ln=en-us ) I'm
diverted to the Microsoft Update page (at
http://www.update.microsoft.com/micr....aspx?ln=en-us ),
where it wants to install an ActiveX control to view the web site. I don't
want to run the full Microsoft Update, and just want to stay at the Windows
Update page. How do I keep from being diverted? I'm running Windows Update
on two other computers in the house and they seem to be working fine.

NotaHappyCamper wrote:
> I'm running Windows XP. I've used Windows Update to keep current
> with all the new fixes and patches. When I try to access the
> Windows Update page today (going to
> http://update.microsoft.com/windowsu....aspx?ln=en-us
> ) I'm diverted to the Microsoft Update page (at
> http://www.update.microsoft.com/micr....aspx?ln=en-us
> ), where it wants to install an ActiveX control to view the web
> site. I don't want to run the full Microsoft Update, and just want
> to stay at the Windows Update page. How do I keep from being
> diverted? I'm running Windows Update on two other computers in the
> house and they seem to be working fine.

I'm curious - why does it matter to you?

Do you not want updates for any other Microsoft products you might have
installed in one easy place?

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"NotaHappyCamper" <> wrote in
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> I'm running Windows XP. I've used Windows Update to keep current with all
> the new fixes and patches. When I try to access the Windows Update page
> today (going to
> http://update.microsoft.com/windowsu....aspx?ln=en-us ) I'm
> diverted to the Microsoft Update page (at
> http://www.update.microsoft.com/micr....aspx?ln=en-us ),
> where it wants to install an ActiveX control to view the web site. I
> don't
> want to run the full Microsoft Update, and just want to stay at the
> Windows
> Update page. How do I keep from being diverted? I'm running Windows
> Update
> on two other computers in the house and they seem to be working fine.
>
>
Microsoft Update replaces Windows Update. If you have been keeping Windows
XP current, you should have seen notices to make the change long ago.

You need to install the ActiveX control to complete the change to Microsoft
Update. Once you change to Microsoft Update you can choose to update just
Windows or also update other Microsoft programs.

Don

Did you just install one or more Windows Live applications, Microsoft
Security Essentials, and/or Silverlight? Installing any one of them will
automatically "flip" your to Microsoft Update (as stated in the EULA during
the installation process).

You will have to install the ActiveX Control before you can "flip" your
default back to Windows Update.

After having done so, go to Microsoft Update | Click on Change Settings in
left pane | Scroll to bottom of page | To Stop Using Microsoft Update |
Disable Microsoft Update software and let me use Windows Update only
(check).

<QP>
What are the differences between Windows Updates, Automatic Updates, and
Microsoft Updates?

While Windows Update provides you with updates specifically for Windows,
Microsoft Update expands the service to download and install updates for
other Microsoft software, such as Microsoft Office and Windows Live...
</QP>
Source: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/dow...pdate/FAQ.mspx
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MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Client - since 2002
www.banthecheck.com



NotaHappyCamper wrote:
> I'm running Windows XP. I've used Windows Update to keep current with all
> the new fixes and patches. When I try to access the Windows Update page
> today (going to
> http://update.microsoft.com/windowsu....aspx?ln=en-us ) I'm
> diverted to the Microsoft Update page (at
> http://www.update.microsoft.com/micr....aspx?ln=en-us ),
> where it wants to install an ActiveX control to view the web site. I
> don't
> want to run the full Microsoft Update, and just want to stay at the
> Windows
> Update page. How do I keep from being diverted? I'm running Windows
> Update
> on two other computers in the house and they seem to be working fine.