HI Sir Troth, How do I set my auto updates to ask me each time if I want to install something? thanks, Christine ----- Original Message ----- From: "~OoO~" <SirTroth@xxxxxxxxxxx> To: <pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Thursday, March 22, 2007 10:15 AM Subject: -=PCTechTalk=- Re: windows update > You've already gotten the explanation of what this is from others on the > list. I just wanted to add that you don't have to install this if you > don't want to. You can still download CRITICAL UPDATES from MS if you have > AUTOMATIC UPDATES enabled. But, to get updates to programs like WINDOWS > DEFENDER, or WINDOWS MEDIA PLAYER, or to even download the newest versions > (including IE7) then yes you need the WGA patch installed. > I have AUTOMATIC UPDATES set to DOWNLOAD but LET ME CHOOSE WHEN TO > INSTALL. So, when I get a notification that there are new updates, I would > look at it and if WGA is in the mix I would uncheck it and CONTINUE. It > would then say to CHECK HERE if you don't want us to ask you about this > update again. I go ahead and check that, and won't be bothered again until > the new WGA patch comes down the pipeline. > > ====================================== > = SirTroth > ====================================== > = ICQ: 1717439 > = YAHOO: SirTroth > = SKYPE: SirTroth > = XFIRE: SirTroth > = AIM/AOL: SirTrothX > = http://ut2004.sirtroth.com > = MSN: SirTroth@xxxxxxxxxxx (don't email me here) > ====================================== > > > On Wed, 21 Mar 2007 21:36:42 -0400, cristy wrote: >> Hi all, >> >> What is this genuine advantage windows update and do I need to >> install it? >> >> thanks, >> >> >> Christine >> >> >> -- >> Please remember to trim your replies (including this sentence and >> everything below it) and adjust the subject line as necessary. >> >> To unsubscribe or change your email settings: >> //www.freelists.org/webpage/pctechtalk >> >> To access our Archives: >> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PCTechTalk/messages/ >> //www.freelists.org/archives/pctechtalk/ > > > -- > Please remember to trim your replies (including this sentence and > everything below it) and adjust the subject line as necessary. > > To unsubscribe or change your email settings: > //www.freelists.org/webpage/pctechtalk > > To access our Archives: > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PCTechTalk/messages/ > //www.freelists.org/archives/pctechtalk/ > -- Please remember to trim your replies (including this sentence and everything below it) and adjust the subject line as necessary. To unsubscribe or change your email settings: //www.freelists.org/webpage/pctechtalk To access our Archives: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PCTechTalk/messages/ //www.freelists.org/archives/pctechtalk/