Is this ok?

Jet · 10th Nov 2005, 01:00 PM

Ok, maybe i am just paranoid but have you guys ever seen this kind of update??

I dunno where to start this thread so mods if you think this belongs to other section pls move it..

Thanks..

Adrian Wong · 10th Nov 2005, 01:14 PM

I think you set Automatic Updates on. By default, Windows XP will download the updates and let you decide if you want to update.

peaz · 10th Nov 2005, 02:03 PM

What version of WinXP are you using?

zy · 10th Nov 2005, 03:47 PM

looks like SP2.. but i never seen that before.. coz i rarely shutdown my pc

Adrian Wong · 10th Nov 2005, 06:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zy

looks like SP2.. but i never seen that before.. coz i rarely shutdown my pc

LOL!! Me too!

1031982 · 10th Nov 2005, 07:35 PM

It's fine.

Jet · 10th Nov 2005, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1031982

It's fine.

Really??

Thanks..

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adrian Wong

I think you set Automatic Updates on. By default, Windows XP will download the updates and let you decide if you want to update.

Should i turn it off??

Peaz: zy is right. I'm using SP2..

b104 · 10th Nov 2005, 10:32 PM

Microsoft usually advertise any changes to their routine in a big way to protect customers.I've got sp2 installed & they will usually always advise if a restart is needed on the MS update page,not on the log off screen.Might be cool but what a better way to infect your computer than a log off screen where it seals the deal.
I just d/loaded two updates from MS update site,after being advised to restart I cancelled it by clicking on the red cross in top corner.No other warning came up on shutdown,so unless MS does things differently in your area (doubt it) I'd be wary.Could be a worm,trojan or spyware etc.

TEB · 11th Nov 2005, 06:58 AM

Happened to me a few times. If you have updates downloaded and installed, and you attempt to log off It will constantly remind you to restart.

b104 · 18th Nov 2005, 11:32 PM

This post has already been answered but,Adrian was right if auto updates are on it advises restarts etc that way(missed post).

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10th Nov 2005, 10:32 PM	#8 (permalink)
b104 Getting there Join Date: 18 Aug 2004 Location: Ex-Tokyo shoebox renter Posts: 230 Reputation: 28 Rep Power: 5	Microsoft usually advertise any changes to their routine in a big way to protect customers.I've got sp2 installed & they will usually always advise if a restart is needed on the MS update page,not on the log off screen.Might be cool but what a better way to infect your computer than a log off screen where it seals the deal. I just d/loaded two updates from MS update site,after being advised to restart I cancelled it by clicking on the red cross in top corner.No other warning came up on shutdown,so unless MS does things differently in your area (doubt it) I'd be wary.Could be a worm,trojan or spyware etc. __________________ B104 Last edited by b104 : 10th Nov 2005 at 10:53 PM.

11th Nov 2005, 06:58 AM	#9 (permalink)
TEB Warming up Join Date: 4 Aug 2005 Location: El Dorado Hills CA, USA Posts: 82 Reputation: 87 Rep Power: 0	Happened to me a few times. If you have updates downloaded and installed, and you attempt to log off It will constantly remind you to restart. Last edited by TEB : 11th Nov 2005 at 07:07 AM.

18th Nov 2005, 11:32 PM	#10 (permalink)
b104 Getting there Join Date: 18 Aug 2004 Location: Ex-Tokyo shoebox renter Posts: 230 Reputation: 28 Rep Power: 5	This post has already been answered but,Adrian was right if auto updates are on it advises restarts etc that way(missed post). __________________ B104