Windows Service Pack Blocker Tool Kit

Microsoft provides a tool to block those unwanted updates... A blocking tool is available for organizations that would like to temporarily prevent installation of Service Pack updates through Windows Update. This tool can be used with: Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2 (valid through March, 2008) Windows XP Service Pack 3 (valid for 12 months following general availability) Windows Vista Service Pack 1 (valid for 12 months following general availability)

Paul Thurrott

December 7, 2007

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Microsoft provides a tool to block those unwanted updates...

A blocking tool is available for organizations that would like to temporarily prevent installation of Service Pack updates through Windows Update. This tool can be used with:

  • Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2 (valid through March, 2008)

  • Windows XP Service Pack 3 (valid for 12 months following general availability)

  • Windows Vista Service Pack 1 (valid for 12 months following general availability)

 

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Paul Thurrott

Paul Thurrott is senior technical analyst for Windows IT Pro. He writes the SuperSite for Windows, a weekly editorial for Windows IT Pro UPDATE, and a daily Windows news and information newsletter called WinInfo Daily UPDATE.

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