[Ham-Computers] WinXP Service Pack 2, Word of caution:,More on

[jandlmiller at bellsouth.net]

The last time I looked you had but one choice on the "Automatic Updates" tab in WinXP/Home.  You either decide upon "Automatic (recommended)" and specify the interval and time of your choice, or decide to select any of the three remaining choices.  I don't find a provision for selecting more than one, as the information below seems to suggest.

Does anyone else using WinXP/Home know now to make more than one choice?

John W0IKT
> 
> > There are a couple way to limit or disable the automatic update on a WinXP
> > system.  "Right-click" on "My Computer" (either in the "Start Menu" or the
> > "Desktop", depending on your WinXP theme) and select "Properties".  The
> > resulting dialogue box should have several "tabs" and one should be labeled
> > "Automatic Updates".  Under the "Automatic Updates" tab, there should be a
> > checkbox labeled "Keep my computer up to date...".  Uncheck this box to
> > disable automatic updates.  If you wish to be kept informed of automatic
> > updates, then leave this box checked - but then select the "Notify me before
> > downloading..." option.  This will ensure that you have full control over
> > what updates are installed on your system.
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