Avoid SP3 reminder?

[Guest RasVed]

Hi.

 

I have software which is not compatible with SP3, and hence this service

pack is not a usuable solution for me.

 

I'm still interesseted in reminders about new updates, which can be

installed at SP2, so my question is:

 

How can I tell automatic update to ignore SP3 and only present all other

updates to me?

 

As it is now, I constantly get pop-up messages, that Automatic Update wants

to install SP3... Further more I have a yellow exclamation mark in my task

bar, which makes both me and other users nervous, and make me miss other

important updates...

[Guest David Webb]

Re: Avoid SP3 reminder?

 

You can temporarily block it from Automatic Update or Windows Update.

 

Windows Service Pack Blocker Tool Kit

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=D7C9A07A-5267-4BD6-87D0-E2A72099EDB7&displaylang=en

 

Be advised that this doesn't prevent installation via a CD/DVD, or from the

stand-alone download package. This simply prevents the service pack from being

delivered via Windows Update for a limited time.

 

"RasVed" <RasVed@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

news:3915D492-934D-461B-8866-4A611CDD1B5B@microsoft.com...

> Hi.

>

> I have software which is not compatible with SP3, and hence this service

> pack is not a usuable solution for me.

>

> I'm still interesseted in reminders about new updates, which can be

> installed at SP2, so my question is:

>

> How can I tell automatic update to ignore SP3 and only present all other

> updates to me?

>

> As it is now, I constantly get pop-up messages, that Automatic Update wants

> to install SP3... Further more I have a yellow exclamation mark in my task

> bar, which makes both me and other users nervous, and make me miss other

> important updates...

[Guest duke]

Re: Avoid SP3 reminder?

 

Your testing my memory but here goes:

In Control Panel > Automatic Updates:

 

 

RasVed wrote:

> Hi.

>

> I have software which is not compatible with SP3, and hence this service

> pack is not a usuable solution for me.

>

> I'm still interesseted in reminders about new updates, which can be

> installed at SP2, so my question is:

>

> How can I tell automatic update to ignore SP3 and only present all other

> updates to me?

>

> As it is now, I constantly get pop-up messages, that Automatic Update wants

> to install SP3... Further more I have a yellow exclamation mark in my task

> bar, which makes both me and other users nervous, and make me miss other

> important updates...

[Guest duke]

Re: Avoid SP3 reminder?

 

Your testing my memory but here goes:

In Control Panel > Automatic Updates:

Select "Notify me but do not download or install updates"

 

When an update becomes available:

Select "Manual Updates", selecting the updates you want (uncheck SP3

in this case)

Windows Update will ask you if you wish not to be advised of the

unchecked updates again (SP3 in this case)

By agreeing not to be advised you will no longer be reminded about SP3

 

Hope this is what you are after.

 

Duke

 

 

RasVed wrote:

> Hi.

>

> I have software which is not compatible with SP3, and hence this service

> pack is not a usuable solution for me.

>

> I'm still interesseted in reminders about new updates, which can be

> installed at SP2, so my question is:

>

> How can I tell automatic update to ignore SP3 and only present all other

> updates to me?

>

> As it is now, I constantly get pop-up messages, that Automatic Update wants

> to install SP3... Further more I have a yellow exclamation mark in my task

> bar, which makes both me and other users nervous, and make me miss other

> important updates...

[Guest Kayman]

Re: Avoid SP3 reminder?

 

On Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:11:20 -0700, RasVed wrote:

> Hi.

>

> I have software which is not compatible with SP3, and hence this service

> pack is not a usuable solution for me.

 

I'd contact the software manufacturer for advice with respect to the

compatibility issue!

 

Why Service Packs are Better Than Patches.

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/archive/community/columns/security/essays/10imlaws.mspx?mfr=true

[Guest Ken Blake, MVP]

Re: Avoid SP3 reminder?

 

On Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:11:20 -0700, RasVed

<RasVed@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:

> Hi.

>

> I have software which is not compatible with SP3, and hence this service

> pack is not a usuable solution for me.

 

 

What software is that? How do you know it's not compatible with SP3?

 

> I'm still interesseted in reminders about new updates, which can be

> installed at SP2, so my question is:

>

> How can I tell automatic update to ignore SP3 and only present all other

> updates to me?

>

> As it is now, I constantly get pop-up messages, that Automatic Update wants

> to install SP3... Further more I have a yellow exclamation mark in my task

> bar, which makes both me and other users nervous, and make me miss other

> important updates...

 

--

Ken Blake, Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

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[Guest PA Bear [MS MVP]]

Re: Avoid SP3 reminder?

 

Start | Settings | Control Panel | Automatic Updates: Select the "Notify

Only" option.

 

When SP3 is offered, do not approve the download. SP3 *cannot* be hidden.

--

~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)

MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002

AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net

DTS-L http://dts-l.net/

 

 

RasVed wrote:

> Hi.

>

> I have software which is not compatible with SP3, and hence this service

> pack is not a usuable solution for me.

>

> I'm still interesseted in reminders about new updates, which can be

> installed at SP2, so my question is:

>

> How can I tell automatic update to ignore SP3 and only present all other

> updates to me?

>

> As it is now, I constantly get pop-up messages, that Automatic Update

> wants

> to install SP3... Further more I have a yellow exclamation mark in my task

> bar, which makes both me and other users nervous, and make me miss other

> important updates...