How Windows Update Works

I am currently working on a CS final year project and require some
information about windows update. Would anyone be knowledgeable enough to
give a general overview of how windows update actually works. What sort of
technologies are used? Does a registry scan take place to check for updates?
Any information would be a great help.

Cheers,

Russell

Here is a link to a doc that should help you -->
http://v4.windowsupdate.microsoft.com/en/about.asp?

Thank You.

Diana [MSFT]

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I am currently working on a CS final year project and require some
information about windows update. Would anyone be knowledgeable enough to
give a general overview of how windows update actually works. What sort of
technologies are used? Does a registry scan take place to check for
updates?
Any information would be a great help.

Cheers,

Russell



This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights.