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Vista SP1 will be distributed via Microsoft Update

Source: System Center Essentials Team Blog Windows Vista SP1 will be released as an update on Microsoft Update (MU). The patch is very large and there is a bug in Windows Server 2003 in the WinVerifyTrust API that will cause signing validation to fail. What this means is that once you approve this update...

Posted to Rod Trent at myITforum.com (Weblog) by rodtrent on 01-29-2008
Filed under: Patch Management, Windows
Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3) Release Candidate (RC)

Windows XP SP3 RC is a rollup that includes all previously released updates for Windows XP, including security updates, out-of-band releases, and hotfixes. It contains a small number of new updates, but should not significantly change the Windows XP experience. Technet subscribers: download it now. Broadened...

Posted to Rod Trent at myITforum.com (Weblog) by rodtrent on 12-04-2007
Filed under: Patch Management, Windows
New Windows Vista stability patch

Article ID : 941649 Last Review : October 25, 2007 Revision : 5.1 http://support.microsoft.com/kb/941649 This update improves the compatibility, reliability, and stability of Windows Vista. This update includes the following improvements: • It extends the battery life for mobile devices. •...

Posted to Rod Trent at myITforum.com (Weblog) by rodtrent on 11-01-2007
Filed under: Patch Management, Windows
Microsoft Update Product Team - Response to recent web posts

Source A quick note regarding automatic update settings getting changed... We have been hearing some questions recently regarding Tuesday’s update release changing automatic updating settings. We have received some logs from customers, and have so far been able to determine that their AU settings...

Posted to Rod Trent at myITforum.com (Weblog) by rodtrent on 10-15-2007
Filed under: Patch Management, Windows
Two Windows Vista updates that don't show up on Windows Update

Just released on October 2nd, these two updates improve stability and compatibility for Windows Vista. Cumulative update rollup for USB core components in Windows Vista • When the computer resumes from a suspend state or from a hibernation state, the computer stops responding. Additionally, you...

Posted to Rod Trent at myITforum.com (Weblog) by rodtrent on 10-04-2007
Filed under: Patch Management, Windows
Post August patches

After applying the Microsoft patches released on Tuesday to my own Windows Vista x64 computer, I’ve had at least 5 apps that have gone unresponsive during use. Vista has been pretty good about recovering a slow or responsive app without having to totally shut it down and restart it — that...

Posted to Rod Trent at myITforum.com (Weblog) by rodtrent on 08-16-2007
Filed under: Patch Management, Windows
What to do if a .NET Security patch fails to install or causes problems

To install a security update, you must first uninstall and then reinstall the .NET Framework Version 2.0. To do this, follow these steps: 1. Uninstall all existing versions of the .NET Framework from the computer by using Add or Remove Programs in Control Panel. Additionally, uninstall any beta versions...

Posted to Rod Trent at myITforum.com (Weblog) by rodtrent on 07-12-2007
Filed under: Patch Management, Windows
Windows Server Update Services 2.0 SP1 Selfupdate tree

The self update tree for WSUS 2.0 SP1, enables customers to upgrade mapped WSUS 2.0 clients to the latest 3.0 version without having to upgrade the WSUS server to version 3.0. Clients checking in with WSUS 2.0 SP1 servers, which have installed this update, will automaticaly "selfupdate" to...

Posted to Rod Trent at myITforum.com (Weblog) by rodtrent on 06-26-2007
Filed under: Patch Management, Windows
Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Started with Microsoft Windows Server Update Services 3.0

This guide provides instructions for getting started with Microsoft® Windows Server™ Update Services (WSUS) 3.0. You will find instruction for basic tasks for deploying WSUS 3.0 on your network, including installing WSUS on the Microsoft Windows Server 2003 and Windows Server "Longhorn"...

Posted to Rod Trent at myITforum.com (Weblog) by rodtrent on 05-14-2007
Filed under: Patch Management, Windows, Training
No Windows XP SP3 coming?

Paul Thurrott think so… (thanks to Dave Caylor for posting this to the SMS list ) And What About Windows XP Service Pack 3? And while I'm ranting a bit, let's dredge up Windows XP Service Pack 3, which was delayed from 2005 to 2006 to 2007 and now to 2008. If you were looking for any glimpse into...

Posted to Rod Trent at myITforum.com (Weblog) by rodtrent on 04-10-2007
Filed under: Patch Management, Windows

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