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From: Harry Johnston [MVP] on 28 Feb 2010 04:05 On 2010-02-28 8:37 p.m., Smirnoff wrote: > Fortunately, I DID manage to avoid the "Choice" update. > > You say that using System Restore got rid of it, great. However, other > posters are reporting that using SR does NOT remove it from their system > and are being advised to use a registry hack to stop it running. > > Could it be that it depends on the OS whether SR works or not? Unlikely. More likely the users reporting that system restore didn't work either (a) used a restore point after the update was installed; or (b) did successfully remove the update, but didn't manage to stop it from being installed again. I'm not entirely certain how automatic updates interacts with system restore, but it's possible (depending on various factors) that the update would be reinstalled again almost straight away. Harry. > > > "Ed O'Brien" <edward.j.obrien(a)deletebtinternet.com> wrote in message > news:ABD38593-2B51-4DC5-86D9-96F04A13AC21(a)microsoft.com... >> Thank you, Jean. I also have installing set to manual and I wish I had >> done the same as you and ignored it. As it is I have done a System >> Restore which got rid of it. Now it is the only one sitting in >> "Windows Update". >> >> (Sorry aboout the rude elements in the thread... Not my usual style in >> front of a lady)! >> >> >> "Jean Rosenfeld" <jean.rosenfeld(a)nospam.tiscali.co.uk> wrote in >> message news:O9kR1Q%23tKHA.5384(a)TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... >>> I have automatic updates off and check MS Update manually. I >>> carefully avoided downloading that one. On MS update it does have a >>> hide check box. >>> >>> >>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP(a)gmail.com> wrote in message >>> news:ef9lZI9tKHA.4220(a)TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... >>>> [Adding Windows Update newsgroup to the crosspost.] >>>> >>>> The Browser Choice update cannot be uninstalled. >>>> -- >>>> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear) >>>> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Client - since 2002 >>>> >>>> Ed O'Brien wrote: >>>>> Windows Vista Home Premium >>>>> >>>>> I used to know but forget... Can someone tell me where Windows >>>>> stores newly >>>>> installed updates? >>>>> >>>>> I want to uninstall the damned browser choice notice now being >>>>> presented >>>>> every time I boot. >>>>> >>>>> I just wish that unelected, corrupt bunch of crooks in the EU >>>>> Commission >>>>> would butt out. It was they who forced Microsoft to punish us this >>>>> way. >>>>> Although it would also have been sensible for Microsoft to add a >>>>> 'Do Not >>>>> Show Again' button. >>>>> >>>>> TIA >>>> >>> >>> >> > > > -- Harry Johnston http://harryjohnston.wordpress.com
From: Smirnoff on 28 Feb 2010 04:32 "Harry Johnston [MVP]" <harry(a)scms.waikato.ac.nz> wrote in message news:#z#smUFuKHA.5036(a)TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... > On 2010-02-28 8:37 p.m., Smirnoff wrote: > >> Fortunately, I DID manage to avoid the "Choice" update. >> >> You say that using System Restore got rid of it, great. However, other >> posters are reporting that using SR does NOT remove it from their system >> and are being advised to use a registry hack to stop it running. >> >> Could it be that it depends on the OS whether SR works or not? > > Unlikely. More likely the users reporting that system restore didn't work > either (a) used a restore point after the update was installed; or (b) did > successfully remove the update, but didn't manage to stop it from being > installed again. I'm not entirely certain how automatic updates interacts > with system restore, but it's possible (depending on various factors) that > the update would be reinstalled again almost straight away. > > Harry. I too am not sure how AU works with SR. All I'm trying to establish is whether SR (to a pre-update checkpoint) IS an option, i.e. will it remove the update? There are so many conflicting posts. (a) I think most users would know to use a pre-update checkpoint. (b) Does the update immediately reinstall (because Auto Update settings have not been altered), or is it not removed by SR in the first place? It may be that some users think they have removed it and they haven't. Some use Firefox as their default browser and apparently don't get the "Choice" window. Others suggest the only way to stop it running is with a registry hack. No doubt it will become clear eventually. > >> >> >> "Ed O'Brien" <edward.j.obrien(a)deletebtinternet.com> wrote in message >> news:ABD38593-2B51-4DC5-86D9-96F04A13AC21(a)microsoft.com... >>> Thank you, Jean. I also have installing set to manual and I wish I had >>> done the same as you and ignored it. As it is I have done a System >>> Restore which got rid of it. Now it is the only one sitting in >>> "Windows Update". >>> >>> (Sorry aboout the rude elements in the thread... Not my usual style in >>> front of a lady)! >>> >>> >>> "Jean Rosenfeld" <jean.rosenfeld(a)nospam.tiscali.co.uk> wrote in >>> message news:O9kR1Q%23tKHA.5384(a)TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... >>>> I have automatic updates off and check MS Update manually. I >>>> carefully avoided downloading that one. On MS update it does have a >>>> hide check box. >>>> >>>> >>>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP(a)gmail.com> wrote in message >>>> news:ef9lZI9tKHA.4220(a)TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... >>>>> [Adding Windows Update newsgroup to the crosspost.] >>>>> >>>>> The Browser Choice update cannot be uninstalled. >>>>> -- >>>>> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear) >>>>> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Client - since 2002 >>>>> >>>>> Ed O'Brien wrote: >>>>>> Windows Vista Home Premium >>>>>> >>>>>> I used to know but forget... Can someone tell me where Windows >>>>>> stores newly >>>>>> installed updates? >>>>>> >>>>>> I want to uninstall the damned browser choice notice now being >>>>>> presented >>>>>> every time I boot. >>>>>> >>>>>> I just wish that unelected, corrupt bunch of crooks in the EU >>>>>> Commission >>>>>> would butt out. It was they who forced Microsoft to punish us this >>>>>> way. >>>>>> Although it would also have been sensible for Microsoft to add a >>>>>> 'Do Not >>>>>> Show Again' button. >>>>>> >>>>>> TIA >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >> >> >> > > > -- > Harry Johnston > http://harryjohnston.wordpress.com
From: Ed O'Brien on 28 Feb 2010 05:27 Can't say, I'm afraid. It took it down on my Vista and it now shows up as ready to install. As I installed it late, I was able to establish the exact time of day it was installed so chose the SR immediately in front of it. "Smirnoff" <someone(a)nospam.invalid> wrote in message news:O85RnjEuKHA.5148(a)TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... > Fortunately, I DID manage to avoid the "Choice" update. > > You say that using System Restore got rid of it, great. However, other > posters are reporting that using SR does NOT remove it from their system > and are being advised to use a registry hack to stop it running. > > Could it be that it depends on the OS whether SR works or not? > > > "Ed O'Brien" <edward.j.obrien(a)deletebtinternet.com> wrote in message > news:ABD38593-2B51-4DC5-86D9-96F04A13AC21(a)microsoft.com... >> Thank you, Jean. I also have installing set to manual and I wish I had >> done the same as you and ignored it. As it is I have done a System >> Restore which got rid of it. Now it is the only one sitting in "Windows >> Update". >> >> (Sorry aboout the rude elements in the thread... Not my usual style in >> front of a lady)! >> >> >> "Jean Rosenfeld" <jean.rosenfeld(a)nospam.tiscali.co.uk> wrote in message >> news:O9kR1Q%23tKHA.5384(a)TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... >>>I have automatic updates off and check MS Update manually. I carefully >>>avoided downloading that one. On MS update it does have a hide check box. >>> >>> >>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP(a)gmail.com> wrote in message >>> news:ef9lZI9tKHA.4220(a)TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... >>>> [Adding Windows Update newsgroup to the crosspost.] >>>> >>>> The Browser Choice update cannot be uninstalled. >>>> -- >>>> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear) >>>> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Client - since 2002 >>>> >>>> Ed O'Brien wrote: >>>>> Windows Vista Home Premium >>>>> >>>>> I used to know but forget... Can someone tell me where Windows stores >>>>> newly >>>>> installed updates? >>>>> >>>>> I want to uninstall the damned browser choice notice now being >>>>> presented >>>>> every time I boot. >>>>> >>>>> I just wish that unelected, corrupt bunch of crooks in the EU >>>>> Commission >>>>> would butt out. It was they who forced Microsoft to punish us this >>>>> way. >>>>> Although it would also have been sensible for Microsoft to add a 'Do >>>>> Not >>>>> Show Again' button. >>>>> >>>>> TIA >>>> >>> >>> >> > > >
From: Ed O'Brien on 28 Feb 2010 05:30 I agree. This is almost certainly how it works... Being among a lot of updates, and wanting to retain the essential ones, picking the right SR is essential. "Harry Johnston [MVP]" <harry(a)scms.waikato.ac.nz> wrote in message news:%23z%23smUFuKHA.5036(a)TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... > On 2010-02-28 8:37 p.m., Smirnoff wrote: > >> Fortunately, I DID manage to avoid the "Choice" update. >> >> You say that using System Restore got rid of it, great. However, other >> posters are reporting that using SR does NOT remove it from their system >> and are being advised to use a registry hack to stop it running. >> >> Could it be that it depends on the OS whether SR works or not? > > Unlikely. More likely the users reporting that system restore didn't work > either (a) used a restore point after the update was installed; or (b) did > successfully remove the update, but didn't manage to stop it from being > installed again. I'm not entirely certain how automatic updates interacts > with system restore, but it's possible (depending on various factors) that > the update would be reinstalled again almost straight away. > > Harry. > >> >> >> "Ed O'Brien" <edward.j.obrien(a)deletebtinternet.com> wrote in message >> news:ABD38593-2B51-4DC5-86D9-96F04A13AC21(a)microsoft.com... >>> Thank you, Jean. I also have installing set to manual and I wish I had >>> done the same as you and ignored it. As it is I have done a System >>> Restore which got rid of it. Now it is the only one sitting in >>> "Windows Update". >>> >>> (Sorry aboout the rude elements in the thread... Not my usual style in >>> front of a lady)! >>> >>> >>> "Jean Rosenfeld" <jean.rosenfeld(a)nospam.tiscali.co.uk> wrote in >>> message news:O9kR1Q%23tKHA.5384(a)TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... >>>> I have automatic updates off and check MS Update manually. I >>>> carefully avoided downloading that one. On MS update it does have a >>>> hide check box. >>>> >>>> >>>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP(a)gmail.com> wrote in message >>>> news:ef9lZI9tKHA.4220(a)TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... >>>>> [Adding Windows Update newsgroup to the crosspost.] >>>>> >>>>> The Browser Choice update cannot be uninstalled. >>>>> -- >>>>> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear) >>>>> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Client - since 2002 >>>>> >>>>> Ed O'Brien wrote: >>>>>> Windows Vista Home Premium >>>>>> >>>>>> I used to know but forget... Can someone tell me where Windows >>>>>> stores newly >>>>>> installed updates? >>>>>> >>>>>> I want to uninstall the damned browser choice notice now being >>>>>> presented >>>>>> every time I boot. >>>>>> >>>>>> I just wish that unelected, corrupt bunch of crooks in the EU >>>>>> Commission >>>>>> would butt out. It was they who forced Microsoft to punish us this >>>>>> way. >>>>>> Although it would also have been sensible for Microsoft to add a >>>>>> 'Do Not >>>>>> Show Again' button. >>>>>> >>>>>> TIA >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >> >> >> > > > -- > Harry Johnston > http://harryjohnston.wordpress.com
From: Ed O'Brien on 28 Feb 2010 05:53
Thanks for this, MowGreen. I had heard about this option but never looked deeply for it as it is not that obvious to the user. It's not quite as you describe for my OS, but you have made me go back and look a bit deeper. It is easy after all - once you know how. Opening WU, select the update/s and in the next window, right click the update/s you don't want and select "Hide Update". Knowledge I will keep for the rest of my life thanks to you. "MowGreen" <mowgreen(a)nowandzen.com> wrote in message news:e7gjV9$tKHA.5036(a)TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... > Hide it by clicking the update icon and UNchecking the box next to it. > Click OK, then in the next window that opens put a check in the box next > to " Do not offer me this (these) update(s) again or I'll kill > you " or some similar verbiage to that effect. <w> > > > MowGreen > ================ > *-343-* FDNY > Never Forgotten > ================ > > banthecheck.com > "Security updates should *never* have *non-security content* prechecked > > > > Ed O'Brien wrote: >> Thank you, Jean. I also have installing set to manual and I wish I had >> done the same as you and ignored it. As it is I have done a System >> Restore which got rid of it. Now it is the only one sitting in "Windows >> Update". >> >> (Sorry aboout the rude elements in the thread... Not my usual style in >> front of a lady)! >> >> >> "Jean Rosenfeld" <jean.rosenfeld(a)nospam.tiscali.co.uk> wrote in message >> news:O9kR1Q%23tKHA.5384(a)TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... >>> I have automatic updates off and check MS Update manually. I carefully >>> avoided downloading that one. On MS update it does have a hide check >>> box. >>> >>> >>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP(a)gmail.com> wrote in message >>> news:ef9lZI9tKHA.4220(a)TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... >>>> [Adding Windows Update newsgroup to the crosspost.] >>>> >>>> The Browser Choice update cannot be uninstalled. >>>> -- >>>> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear) >>>> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Client - since 2002 >>>> >>>> Ed O'Brien wrote: >>>>> Windows Vista Home Premium >>>>> >>>>> I used to know but forget... Can someone tell me where Windows >>>>> stores newly >>>>> installed updates? >>>>> >>>>> I want to uninstall the damned browser choice notice now being >>>>> presented >>>>> every time I boot. >>>>> >>>>> I just wish that unelected, corrupt bunch of crooks in the EU >>>>> Commission >>>>> would butt out. It was they who forced Microsoft to punish us this >>>>> way. >>>>> Although it would also have been sensible for Microsoft to add a 'Do >>>>> Not >>>>> Show Again' button. >>>>> >>>>> TIA >>>> >>> >>> >> |