Endless Vista updates

Sgran · 05-18-2011, 02:40 AM

I can't remember the last time I shut down my computer over the last month or two without Vista installing some updates? Is this a bug? Anybody else experiencing this?

Peregrine · 05-18-2011, 02:42 AM

I think there may be some kind of Vista bug with that kind of thing - I remember seeing tons of updates when I used to have Vista though. Might want to check the Microsoft knowledge base.

CrimsonFox · 05-18-2011, 03:06 AM

I thought Vista WAS a bug.

SackAttack · 05-18-2011, 03:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Sgran

I can't remember the last time I shut down my computer over the last month or two without Vista installing some updates? Is this a bug? Anybody else experiencing this?

Undocumented feature. It's called "Upgrade to Win7."

Ksyrup · 05-18-2011, 06:25 AM

Same problem is happening with Windows 7. There's a thread about it. Try manually installing the updates. That worked for me with Win7.

OldGiants · 05-18-2011, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Sgran

I can't remember the last time I shut down my computer over the last month or two without Vista installing some updates? Is this a bug? Anybody else experiencing this?

Pretty much every Tuesday for me.

I appreciate Bill Gates worrying about my computing safety, however.

There were a large number of updates to standard Windows fare like MovieMaker, IE (which I don't use, but better safe than even shittier) etc. in recent weeks, I noticed.

JediKooter · 05-18-2011, 10:39 AM

If there was only an OS that would prompt you before installing any updates...hmmm...oh yea, there is one. It ain't Windows.

Chief Rum · 05-18-2011, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by JediKooter

If there was only an OS that would prompt you before installing any updates...hmmm...oh yea, there is one. It ain't Windows.

Is this maybe a setting thing? Because XP at least prompts me before doing an update.

Ksyrup · 05-18-2011, 10:50 AM

You can change that setting on Windows.

JediKooter · 05-18-2011, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Chief Rum

Is this maybe a setting thing? Because XP at least prompts me before doing an update.

I don't know of any settings in Windows that would force a prompt to install a Windows update instead of them being automatic when you shut down. Not saying there isn't, but, I just don't know of any or where it would be found. The only thing that I can think of would be to start in the msconfig.

You can get to it by going into Run and then just type: msconfig, then go to the Services tab. Just be careful, it's not destructive like changing something in your registry is, but, could cause some headaches if you turn the wrong thing off.

gstelmack · 05-18-2011, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by JediKooter

I don't know of any settings in Windows that would force a prompt to install a Windows update instead of them being automatic when you shut down. Not saying there isn't, but, I just don't know of any or where it would be found. The only thing that I can think of would be to start in the msconfig.

You can get to it by going into Run and then just type: msconfig, then go to the Services tab. Just be careful, it's not destructive like changing something in your registry is, but, could cause some headaches if you turn the wrong thing off.

Start -> Control Panel -> Windows Update -> Change Settings

JediKooter · 05-18-2011, 11:01 AM

There it is gentlemen and ladies.

Edward64 · 05-18-2011, 09:04 PM

Don't think I've noticed the Vista updates as much. I have noticed those damn Adobe updates.

05-18-2011, 06:25 AM	#5
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	Same problem is happening with Windows 7. There's a thread about it. Try manually installing the updates. That worked for me with Win7. __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

05-18-2011, 10:39 AM	#7
JediKooter Coordinator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: San Diego via Sausalito via San Jose via San Diego	If there was only an OS that would prompt you before installing any updates...hmmm...oh yea, there is one. It ain't Windows. __________________ I'm no longer a Chargers fan, they are dead to me Coming this summer to a movie theater near you: The Adventures of Jedikooter: Part 4

05-18-2011, 10:50 AM	#9
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	You can change that setting on Windows. __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

05-18-2011, 11:01 AM	#12
JediKooter Coordinator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: San Diego via Sausalito via San Jose via San Diego	There it is gentlemen and ladies. __________________ I'm no longer a Chargers fan, they are dead to me Coming this summer to a movie theater near you: The Adventures of Jedikooter: Part 4

05-18-2011, 02:42 AM	#2
Peregrine Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Cary, NC	I think there may be some kind of Vista bug with that kind of thing - I remember seeing tons of updates when I used to have Vista though. Might want to check the Microsoft knowledge base.

05-18-2011, 03:06 AM	#3
CrimsonFox General Manager Join Date: Dec 2009	I thought Vista WAS a bug.

05-18-2011, 09:04 PM	#13
Edward64 General Manager Join Date: Oct 2005	Don't think I've noticed the Vista updates as much. I have noticed those damn Adobe updates.

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