Re: Win2k SP3

From: Derek Hamilton (derek@capweb.com)
Date: 08/22/02 

From: "Derek Hamilton" <derek@capweb.com>
To: "Tim Donahue" <TDonahue@haynesconstruction.com>, "'Rob Fogle'" <rob@deltaed.com>, "Chris Norris" <chris.norris@cpnmedia.co.uk>, <security-basics@securityfocus.com>
Date: Wed, 21 Aug 2002 15:05:55 -0700

> If it follows the same methods that Windows XP uses, then MS does not
> initiate the connection. The computer that SP3 is running on will contact
> MS to look for the latest updates (could be turned off in Windows XP, not
> sure about SP3)

You can disable the automatic update service through the services mmc and/or
you can use the automatic update control panel applet to not allow the
service to check for updates. The second option will not disable the
service however. If you're really worried about it disabling the service is
better.

Derek Hamilton
Director of Technology
Capitol WebWorks, LLC.

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