I just had an odd problem on my new dell laptop. I have noticed that for the past several days, the automatic update shield pops up, and then immediately disappears. Nothing was downloaded or installed (I have it set so that updates will download, but not install till I say.) Well I noticed on my desktop comp at home, that when I connect to the internet, a whole list of updates comes up. Basically, the laptop wasn't seeing any new updates.
So I try a manual update, and the thing says I can't update until I install the verification tool. Ok, fine. I install the tool, verify my copy of windows (like Dell couldn't have done this? sheesh) and then check for critical updates. Yep, there's the list of eight critical updates.
It looks like sometimes that windows verification tool will not automatically install, preventing one from getting updates. The worst part is, if you've set to auto updates, you think you're covered, but you're NOT! How many Dell owners do you know who are paranoid enough to do manual updates after telling the computer to do it automatically?
Maybe I have just done something stupid, but you might want to check your machines just in case...
EDIT: (Changed subject after SjConsultant said MS shouldn't prevent non-validated comps from getting updates.
So I try a manual update, and the thing says I can't update until I install the verification tool. Ok, fine. I install the tool, verify my copy of windows (like Dell couldn't have done this? sheesh) and then check for critical updates. Yep, there's the list of eight critical updates.
It looks like sometimes that windows verification tool will not automatically install, preventing one from getting updates. The worst part is, if you've set to auto updates, you think you're covered, but you're NOT! How many Dell owners do you know who are paranoid enough to do manual updates after telling the computer to do it automatically?
Maybe I have just done something stupid, but you might want to check your machines just in case...
EDIT: (Changed subject after SjConsultant said MS shouldn't prevent non-validated comps from getting updates.