Microsoft to force Service Pack 2 UpgradesThe big problem with this, is on Tuesday, April 12, Microsoft will no longer allow Windows XP machines running Windows Update to block the service pack 2 download. People (or companies!) who had been preventing this download for compatibility concerns will no longer be able to use problem software. You can read more on this Information Week article. Editor's Note: A lot of sites aren't mentioning that you can simply turn off Windows Update if you don't want the forced Service Pack 2 upgrade! I don't know if there's a "perfect" solution due to the fact that the average user is too lazy to apply security updates themselves (and should they really have to?) but having automatic updates on by default, while allowing knowledgable users to disable them, seems like a reasonable compromise for an imperfect world. -Booty | Press People. Need material? Cover OB for your site, blog, podcast, magazine, or what-have-you. More info » Want Your Stuff Reviewed By OB? Just send us your press releases and requests to review your products. The Guy That Made OB? Find out more about John Rose. Featured Members  |
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