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Windows Update Agent

Discussion in 'Windows XP' started by kesher, 2008/02/21.

  1. 2008/02/21
    kesher

    kesher Inactive Thread Starter

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    Would someone Please explain clearly to me what the Windows Update Agent is. Is it neccessary?

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    Steve R Jones

    Steve R Jones SuperGeek Staff

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    Windows Update Agent API

    Purpose

    The Windows Update Agent (WUA) API is a set of COM interfaces that enable system administrators and programmers to access Windows Update and Windows Server Update Services (WSUS). Scripts and programs can be written to examine which updates are currently available for a computer, and then you can install or uninstall updates.

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    kesher

    kesher Inactive Thread Starter

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    So if I have manually downloaded the updates rather than automatically, does it provide any function as far as installing the updates are concerned or can I install the updates without WAU?

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    Steve R Jones

    Steve R Jones SuperGeek Staff

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    If you're a single home pc user ->forget you ever heard the term cause you wouldn't have need for it:cool:

    If you're a sys admin over hundreds of pc's - re-read the link above cause it come in handy.
     
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    kesher

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    Then I don't need it

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