TheNay Posted April 6, 2005 Share Posted April 6, 2005 Wow. Welcome to Neowin. Anger management is good. 585736243[/snapback] haha (Y) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZicklePop Posted April 6, 2005 Share Posted April 6, 2005 run > services.mscdisable bits. 585736250[/snapback] Thanks mite I add for others reading, its Background Intelligent Transfer Service. Every 12+ and the updates are equivalent of a new version of windows, eg 2000, XP, Longhorn... 585736263[/snapback] Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZicklePop Posted April 6, 2005 Share Posted April 6, 2005 As far as I know, no one is forced to update to anything, it is all voluntary. 585736265[/snapback] Then open a RSS Reader/News Paper/NEOWIN. Their forcing that crap on you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thetoaster3 Posted April 6, 2005 Share Posted April 6, 2005 If you dont accept the EULA, then SP2 wont install. You wont get any more updates though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metallithrax Posted April 6, 2005 Share Posted April 6, 2005 Then open a RSS Reader/News Paper/NEOWIN. Their forcing that crap on you. 585736555[/snapback] They are not forcing it on you, if you don't want it dont update. It may mean you cannot download anymore updates after that, but they are not forcing it on you. It is your choice whether you update or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thetoaster3 Posted April 6, 2005 Share Posted April 6, 2005 MS are going to force you to download whether you have turned everything off or not are they not? 585735784[/snapback] They may force you to download it, but they wont force you to install it. Just click I dont agree on the EULA and it wont install. You wont get any more security updates, but if you dont mind than that's fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EduardValencia Posted April 6, 2005 Share Posted April 6, 2005 why block it,sp2 it's a much needed update,why the sabotage?,stop being kids,install and look how your applications can work with it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ev0| Posted April 6, 2005 Share Posted April 6, 2005 They are not forcing it on you, if you don't want it dont update.? It may mean you cannot download anymore updates after that, but they are not forcing it on you.? It is your choice whether you update or not. 585736580[/snapback] You are mistaken. SP2 Rollout is now mandatory if you have Automatic updates enabled (which it is by default) as of 4/12. You can also get a script from microsoft to disable this, but if you don't, it will start autodownloading the update. See : http://www.ebcvg.com/articles.php?id=670 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neufuse Veteran Posted April 6, 2005 Veteran Share Posted April 6, 2005 umm they are forceing nothing on you, it doesn't say you must install SP2 to continue or anything like that. It is a selectable update in Windows Update, you don't have to install it, and you can tell auto update not to install it so I fail to see how its forced on you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neufuse Veteran Posted April 6, 2005 Veteran Share Posted April 6, 2005 You are mistaken. SP2 Rollout is now mandatory if you have BITS enabled (which it is by default) as of 4/12. You can also get a script from microsoft to disable this, but if you don't, it will start autodownloading the update.See : http://www.ebcvg.com/articles.php?id=670 585736615[/snapback] it will download the express installer then tell autoupdate a critical update is available, but then you have the option to uncheck it as an installed update and then it never asks you again about it :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ev0| Posted April 6, 2005 Share Posted April 6, 2005 it will download the express installer then tell autoupdate a critical update is available, but then you have the option to uncheck it as an installed update and then it never asks you again about it :rolleyes: 585736631[/snapback] Oh. well my mistake then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metallithrax Posted April 6, 2005 Share Posted April 6, 2005 You are mistaken. SP2 Rollout is now mandatory if you have BITS enabled (which it is by default) as of 4/12. You can also get a script from microsoft to disable this, but if you don't, it will start autodownloading the update.See : http://www.ebcvg.com/articles.php?id=670 585736615[/snapback] So disable BITS, Disable Auto Update, if you have auto update enabled, don't let it install without permission. Or, just install the ****in thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ficman Posted April 6, 2005 Share Posted April 6, 2005 Unplug it from the Internet, don't plug it back in... :cool: That way you can completely miss anything good that comes along... :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ev0| Posted April 6, 2005 Share Posted April 6, 2005 Unplug it from the Internet, don't plug it back in... :cool: That way you can completely miss anything good that comes along... :rolleyes: 585736636[/snapback] :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PermaSt0ne Posted April 6, 2005 Share Posted April 6, 2005 why block it,sp2 it's a much needed update,why the sabotage?,stop being kids,install and look how your applications can work with it 585736600[/snapback] wow........... do you even read the frickin posts :rolleyes: first thing he said is too not say that. you're just trolling and yes the update will automatically download onto your computer whether you like it or not. if you don't then start > run > services.msc and disable BITS (background intellegant transfer service) as already stated in this post there is no more reason to post in this thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyoung1616 Posted April 6, 2005 Share Posted April 6, 2005 Buy a Mac, that will hurt all our feelings. Cody Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metallithrax Posted April 6, 2005 Share Posted April 6, 2005 there is no more reason to post in this thread 585736641[/snapback] All Hail the G(m)oderator extreme :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thetoaster3 Posted April 6, 2005 Share Posted April 6, 2005 First off don't give me this bull**** about how Windows XP SP2 will not tear up my system. I won't accept this **** and I will just make your life hell if you do so don't. Not gonna tell you why I believe this just like you WILL NOT TELL ME NOT TO!How do I block it? Someone said turn off BITS? whats that? Help me please cause if I'm forced to, I'm gonna ****ing break my windows machines and buy more ****ing macintoshes. 585736234[/snapback] You dont kick in your monitor every time you get an error message do you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joel Posted April 6, 2005 Share Posted April 6, 2005 https://www.neowin.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=305579&hl= You paranoid people need to get together. :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joel Posted April 6, 2005 Share Posted April 6, 2005 https://www.neowin.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=305709&hl= You paranoid people need to get together. :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akaladis Veteran Posted April 6, 2005 Veteran Share Posted April 6, 2005 You got a real attitude problem. You *could* do without all the bad language. It won't get you far here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincent Posted April 6, 2005 Share Posted April 6, 2005 You know this is a never ending battle....XP will have security holes and people will complain about how it is not safe and the worst OS....Microsoft comes out with a service pack and "OMG this service pack sucks I can't run my apps, my computer slows down to a craw".... :argh: Sorry this does not really answer your question I just am in a ****ty mood :pinch: And SP2 works fine have you even tried it? 585735892[/snapback] some people just shouldnt touch computers, if they cant grasp the idea of SECURITY. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZicklePop Posted April 6, 2005 Share Posted April 6, 2005 They are not forcing it on you, if you don't want it dont update. It may mean you cannot download anymore updates after that, but they are not forcing it on you. It is your choice whether you update or not. 585736580[/snapback] Umm read Neowin News. why block it,sp2 it's a much needed update,why the sabotage?,stop being kids,install and look how your applications can work with it 585736600[/snapback] Stop being a ****ing idiot and read the damn title. Ass****er. You are mistaken. SP2 Rollout is now mandatory if you have Automatic updates enabled (which it is by default) as of 4/12. You can also get a script from microsoft to disable this, but if you don't, it will start autodownloading the update.See : http://www.ebcvg.com/articles.php?id=670 585736615[/snapback] It only disables it for 120 days right? umm they are forceing nothing on you, it doesn't say you must install SP2 to continue or anything like that. It is a selectable update in Windows Update, you don't have to install it, and you can tell auto update not to install it so I fail to see how its forced on you 585736623[/snapback] You are forced, Jesus Christ! Can't you people read? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metallithrax Posted April 6, 2005 Share Posted April 6, 2005 Umm read Neowin News. 585736725[/snapback] Can you point me to the news, I cannot seem to find it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincent Posted April 6, 2005 Share Posted April 6, 2005 Don't argue with this guy people. It's not gonna get you nowhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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