Full Version: Microsoft Is Updating Files Without User Consent.
Mine was updated without my consent !!!Will need to find a way to block this from happening. Darn Microsoft !
Chris
Mine are versions 5.8.0.2469, so I guess I'm OK, unless it doesn't apply to XP Pro.
they upgraded my xp pro...........
I do not have auto update enabled, only notified.
But, hey Chris, I am sure Bill is just trying to help us.......
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I do not have auto update enabled, only notified.
But, hey Chris, I am sure Bill is just trying to help us.......
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QUOTE(kennethr @ Sep 13 2007, 10:24 PM) 
But, hey Chris, I am sure Bill is just trying to help us.......
Great joke ! 
Mine is also XP Pro... now I know why the European Union has refused to use any Microsoft solution and is using a dedicated Linux version.
Chris
OMG! Love the StarTrek reference. Hahahahhaa
You know you have to hand it to the man. He thinks of EVERYTHING.....Except how to release Win95 without 85000 bugs.
You know you have to hand it to the man. He thinks of EVERYTHING.....Except how to release Win95 without 85000 bugs.
Believe it or not, I can actually see this one from both sides.
In favour, I can see that not everybody is interested in every file updated and their respective versions. To them, their computer is merely a tool to get a job done and if a patch secures them against a threat they not only haven't heard of but wouldn't understand anyway, then it may be best if it's applied silently so as not to cause unnecessary concern.
Others may not want notifications all the while of files that need patching, whether by automatic updates or otherwise.
However, against, it is nice to know what is being patched, where, and a brief explanation as to why. I read this thread during my work lunchbreak on Friday and checked my work PC - sure enough, it had also been updated silently. I'll check my laptop (I'm posting this from my old Win98 box).
And then there are, of course, those who wish to test changes before rolling them out. If something was working before suddenly stops and as far as they know they haven't messed about with it, it's annoying to discover that it was Microsoft to blame and there's nothing you can do about it.
But the security risk is: if Microsoft can do it, then who else can copy the technology and take someone's machine over? That's the really scary bit!
In favour, I can see that not everybody is interested in every file updated and their respective versions. To them, their computer is merely a tool to get a job done and if a patch secures them against a threat they not only haven't heard of but wouldn't understand anyway, then it may be best if it's applied silently so as not to cause unnecessary concern.
Others may not want notifications all the while of files that need patching, whether by automatic updates or otherwise.
However, against, it is nice to know what is being patched, where, and a brief explanation as to why. I read this thread during my work lunchbreak on Friday and checked my work PC - sure enough, it had also been updated silently. I'll check my laptop (I'm posting this from my old Win98 box).
And then there are, of course, those who wish to test changes before rolling them out. If something was working before suddenly stops and as far as they know they haven't messed about with it, it's annoying to discover that it was Microsoft to blame and there's nothing you can do about it.
But the security risk is: if Microsoft can do it, then who else can copy the technology and take someone's machine over? That's the really scary bit!
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