Re: Can't Hide Updates

[You're running WinXP SP2.]

After logging-in as Administrator, change your Automatic Updates setting to Notify Only* then revisit Windows Update to see if either of these changes affects your ability to hide updates there.

* "After you set this option, Windows recognizes when you are online and uses your Internet connection to search for downloads from the Windows Update Web site or from the Microsoft Update Web site. An Automatic Updates icon and message appear in the notification area of your taskbar when new updates are available to download or to install..."
Source: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/306525
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~PA Bear


vwdrv1 wrote:
PA Bear.....
What happens when you try to hide an update?
****The words "Don't show this update again" and the 'check box' are greyed
out...Totally eliminating the ability to choose to "hide"...

How is Automatic Updates configured (i.e., Automatic; Download/Notify;
Notify Only)?
****I have "Automatic Updates" turned--- Off.....
I use --------
update.microsoft.com/windowsupdate/v6/default.aspx?ln=en-us every month to
scan for needed updates......That gives me the options---"Express" or
"Custom".....I choose "Custom"......That's where I run into the inability
to "hide" unwanted updates.....Here's an example------ ------"A security
issue has been identified in TCPIP that could allow an attacker to
compromise your Windows-based system and gain control over it. You can help
protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you
install this item, you may have to restart your computer. Details...
Don't show this update again"--------
-------The words "Don't show this update again followed by a check box are
greyed out.....
I don't use the Hide option often (the last time was 3/07) but every once in
awhile I choose not to install an update and I don't want to deal with it
month after month etc.....
Thanx for helping me with this.....

What happens when you try to hide an update?

How is Automatic Updates configured (i.e., Automatic; Download/Notify;
Notify Only)?
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~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (IE, OE, Security, Shell/User)
AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
DTS-L http://dts-l.net/

vwdrv1 wrote:
I no longer have the ability to hide unwanted updates....This has been
happening for a few months....I use "Custom Install" on the Windows Update
site....
Can someone help me resolve....??......Thanx

.

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