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Microsoft to push XP SP3 via Auto Update on July 10: Microsoft is going to release Windows XP Service Pack SP 3 via its Automatic Update AU service on Thursday July 10, company officials confirmed this week. by Mary Jo Foley; Tags: Microsoft Windows XP, Automatic Update, SP3, Microsoft Corp., Client Team, Mary Jo Foley; Blog posts 2008-07-09
ActiveX control bug bites Creative Labs AutoUpdate engine: A high-severity security flaw in the Creative Software automatic update engine could put Windows computers at risk of remote code execution attacks, according to a warning from the US-CERT Computer Emergency Readiness Team. The vulnerability affects the software used to provide updates to Creative Labs' audio/video entertainment product line,...; Tags: Webcam, Zen, Automatic Update, Blaster Worm, ActiveX Control, Creative Labs Inc., ActiveX Control Bug, Create Software AutoUpdate Engine ActiveX Control, ActiveX/COM/COM+/DCOM, Patches, Viruses And Worms, Security, Software Development, Software/Web Development, Ryan Naraine; Blog posts 2008-05-30
RadarSync - Free Edition (exe): Make sure your computer is running its best. Get the latest, correct updates for your PC's essential driver and software files with this free automatic update checker. Updating frequently prevents computer problems such as crashes, security holes and bugs, components and peripherals that don't work properly, and a s-l-o-w computer....; Tags: Software, Automatic Update, Computer, RadarSync, Productivity, Patches; Software downloads 2008-05-29
VGAutoS (exe): You specify the time and whether to shutdown, restart or log off and it will do so at the time given. Also includes an automatic update so whenever you run the program, it automatically alerts you if there are any new updates to the program.This version is the first release...; Tags: Automatic Update, Virtual-Gamez, Patches; Software downloads 2008-05-16
AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition (exe): AVG Free Edition is the well-known antivirus protection tool. AVG Free is available free of charge to home users for the life of the product. Rapid virus database updates are available for the lifetime of the product, thereby providing the high level of detection capability that millions of users around...; Tags: Antivirus, Automatic Update, Grisoft, Antivirus Protection, Virus, AVG Free Edition, Cyberthreats, Viruses And Worms, Patches, Security; Software downloads 2007-12-29

wodAppUpdate (exe): wodAppUpdate component should be used by your application to quickly, easily, and securely provide automatic update solution - very popular "check for updates" functionality. This way you increase value and functionality of your product because now your customers always have the most new version - and you need only 3...; Tags: Automatic Update, Patches; Software downloads 2007-12-20
Office 2007 SP1 installed, world continues as normal: Office 2007 SP1 installed, world continues as normalIts already downloadingAutomatic Updates is downloading the Office SP1 as i write this. Funny, it should not as per the post.Microsoft Update claims 619MB file sizeSo I downloaded from the Office 2007 SP1 download page. 220MB file size.HarryReboot? For an Office service...; Tags: Automatic Update, Microsoft Office, Office 2007 SP1, Microsoft Office 2007; Discussion threads 2007-12-12
ServerBrowse (msi): ServerBrowse is a Quake III Arena Server Browser and game launcher. Features include the ability to sort available servers by any parameter, such as ping time, map name, IP Address, etc., the ability to launch Quake III Arena directly into the server of your choice, save favorites, adjust color schemes,...; Tags: Automatic Update, ServerBrowse, Patches, Games, Personal Technology; Software downloads 2007-12-12
Microsoft addresses new reports of forced Windows updates and reboots: Microsoft has posted a long and complex explanation to its Windows Software Update Services WSUS blog, explaining the latest case of why software updates are being pushed to users who believe they've turned automatic updating off. The UK Register reported on October 25 that a number of...; Tags: Microsoft Windows Update, Automatic Update, Microsoft Corp., User, Desktop Search, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software, Mary Jo Foley; Blog posts 2007-10-25
Windows automatically updating itself: Case closed?: It's time for the latest -- and possibly final -- installment of the seemingly never-ending saga of "Why is my copy of Windows automatically updating and rebooting itself?" In the last episode, the Windows Update Product team stated on its blog on October 12 that neither Automatic...; Tags: David Berlind, Microsoft Windows Update, Automatic Update, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp., User, Microsoft Windows, Patches, Operating Systems, Software, Mary Jo Foley; Blog posts 2007-10-22
STQ - Stock Ticker & Quotes (zip): STQ is a stock tracking program designed specifically for the Windows Mobile Smartphone platform. As a result, it looks and performs the best on your Smartphone. STQ is comprised of a Home Screen stockticker plugin and a main application. The plugin lets you see all essential stock information scrolling right...; Tags: Investment, Handhelds, plug-in, stock, Automatic Update, smart phone; Software downloads 2007-09-18
Microsoft responds to stealth update issue: Microsoft responds to stealth update issueAutomatic updatesThe people who are screaming rape by Microsoft, concerning automatic updates without permission, are the same people who scream rape when someone touches their collectible Dragonball Z toys.It is an interesting conundrumThe people that are complaining are the ones that have Windows Update turned...; Tags: Patches, Blogging, stealth update, Adrian, Microsoft Corp., Automatic Update, Microsoft Windows Update, Microsoft Windows; Discussion threads 2007-09-13
Woozab Chat (exe): Chat with text and voice for free in our online, persistant all-in-one service. Some of what you can expect: Text & Voice Chat, Chat Channels, Friends List, Private Chats, Powerful Channel Administration, Automatic Updates, Advanced Activity View, Advanced Notifications, Customize Voice Chat, Channel Groups, Favorites, Ignore List.; Tags: Automatic Update, Voice Chat, Patches; Software downloads 2007-09-10
SpamIntelligence for Outlook (exe): SpamIntelligence brings SpamAssassin 3.0 and Clam AntiVirus to Outlook. Free, automatic update functionality provides fresh virus and spam definitions on a daily basis. It stops new mail notifications for spam and hides greyed-out items in IMAP accounts. It fully supports POP3, IMAP, Exchange, and Hotmail/MSN. Version 1.2 is the first...; Tags: Automatic Update, Fat Orange, Patches, Microsoft Outlook, Groupware, Microsoft Office, Office Suites, Software, Enterprise Software; Software downloads 2007-08-20
Solo Antivirus (exe): Solo Antivirus detects and removes all types of viruses and spyware. It contains a unique system integrity checker to protect your system from new Internet worms, backdoors, and spyware. Solo includes features such as a real-time sentry system, an automatic update facility, a schedule scan facility, an emergency disk tool....; Tags: Disk, Antivirus, Automatic Update, Solo Antivirus, Spyware, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Cyberthreats, Patches, Viruses And Worms, Security; Software downloads 2007-07-04
Microsoft to push Windows Server 2003 SP2 via Automatic Updates on Patch Tuesday: Microsoft to push Windows Server 2003 SP2 via Automatic Updates on Patch TuesdayOpt-out is a sad way to think...This reminds me a bit of the Columbia Record Club. They send you 12 "free" albums, and then require you to opt out to keep from getting a bunch more that...; Tags: Patches, Servers, Operating systems, Opt-Out, administrator, Microsoft Corp., system admin, Automatic Update, server, Microsoft Windows, Service Pack 2, Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Windows Server 2003; Discussion threads 2007-06-08
Microsoft to push Windows Server 2003 SP2 via Automatic Updates on Patch Tuesday: On June 12, this month's Patch Tuesday, Microsoft will be delivering more than its usual bundle of security fixes and patches for Windows, Office and other products. The company also will be starting to push Windows Server 2003 Service Pack SP 2 to customers via its Automatic Updates patching mechanism.Microsoft...; Tags: Windows server, Service Pack, Corporate strategy; Blog posts 2007-06-08
Elgr Anti-spam Plug-in for Outlook Express (exe): Elgr Anti-spam Plug-in for Outlook Express sits between the e-mail reader and the Internet, checking e-mail as it is received. Spam is automatically moved to the deleted items folder. Elgr uses several powerful methods to trap spam. Elgr is effective and very easy to use. Elgr is kept up to...; Tags: Anti-spam, Automatic Update, Microsoft Outlook Express, Plug-in, Spam, Elgr, Microsoft Outlook, Groupware, E-mail, Patches, Microsoft Office, Office Suites, Software, Enterprise Software, Online Communications; Software downloads 2007-03-05
AutoUpdate Builder (exe): Add automatic update functionality to your own application with ease. The simple to use generator requires no coding and generates a folder containing an .exe file and other required files. Using the system in your own application couldn't be easier. Just get it to run UpdateCheck.exe and that's it. It...; Tags: Automatic Update, Patches, Web Servers, Internet; Software downloads 2007-01-05
Microsoft confirms slow updates: Microsoft confirms slow updatesSo Ed, it appears you were correctSomeone here accused you of sensationalizing...Turns out you were correct....And I bet your expose' help force Microsofts addmission, huh?Yeah, but there is a hole in their integrityTo quote your quote from microsoft:"...Therefore, it is a hard-core standard practice for our team...; Tags: Patches, Microsoft Corp., Automatic Update, Microsoft Confirms, Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer, patch management; Discussion threads 2006-08-15