Re: Windows Update

From: Jon Skeet [C# MVP] (skeet_at_pobox.com)
Date: 08/06/04 

Date: Fri, 6 Aug 2004 13:29:56 +0100

Jonny <Jonny@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
> Just a query, How does WUS (Windows Update Service) work? How does it
> identify what patches to install, and what are not valid patches for
> OS/Software Installed??
>
> I know this isn't the proper place for this one, but i'm just checking

You're right, this isn't the proper place - I suggest you ask in the
proper place instead. microsoft.public.windowsupdate is the first place
I'd look... 

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