Re: auto update is on - no sp2 download or install

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From: PA Bear (PABear_at_mvps.org)
Date: 09/16/04 

Date: Thu, 16 Sep 2004 17:03:34 -0400

Sit tight, you're just waiting in the queue. 

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dip_wizard wrote:
> howdy folks -
> Any help will be appreciated -
>
> A group I am associated with has 20 xp pro hp desktops configured for auto
> updates from microsoft via a gpo.  The gpo is being applied (checked with
> gpresult) and registry keys have been changed accordingly (checked with
> eyes).  The auto update config is auto download and install updates at
> 2:00 am.  No other gpo settings have been configured for these xp desktops
> (checked with gpmc).
>
> The policy has been in place for over 10 days.  The xp desktops are
> configured as (10 with a local admin logged in, 10 at ctrl-alt-del
> screen). xp sp2 appears as available when going to windowsupdate via
> browser.
>
> Problem:
> SP 2 does not appear to be downloading.  We do not get the EULA pop up or
> even a notification that updates are ready to be installed.  winver
> reports (version 5.1 2600.xpsp2.0304022-1633) service pack 1
>
> question:
> any reason why these xp pro desktops would not download and install sp2?
>
>
>
> TIA
> dip

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