Windows Update v6

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They are reporting that Microsoft have publically released Windows Update v6, now dubbed Microsoft Update. Users on Windows 2000, 2003 Server and XP have access to the web site after downloading an ActiveX update. The new update site supports both Windows and Office 2003 updates in one central location making it easier for customers to get a hold of the latest patches and updates available to Microsoft software.

Once at the website, you'll have to agree to download some new software which may take a couple of minutes, and you will need to restart your computer. Upon returning, the software will be installed. Windows XP users will have to have at least Service Pack 1 to use the site.

Windows Update v6

 

Machine specific? MS likes you better than me? Glitch in my machine?

Glad it worked well for you, Pete.

 

noahdfear--

I was not asked to reboot either.

 

MVPs!! Sheesh!

 

More salt in the wound, I didn't have a reboot request either. Update went like a charm. Thanks for the heads up. V5 update never mentioned or requested either the update or a checkup for such. No telling how long it would have taken me to notice this was available.

 

Somewhat surprised that the URL remains http://v5.windowsupdate.microsoft.com/v5consumer/default.aspx?ln=en-us
(or at least that is what I thought it was before)

 

I think once updated the OS gets redirected via software automatically. Last night when I clicked on my "windows update icon" prior to using your link I went to the v5 url. No redirect. I expected, if v6 was available v5 url would update automatically. It didn't. I even ran through update check routine to see if this would come up as an available selection. Nope! I had to use your link to get the v6 check and install. Now when using any icon (on OS) or url I am automatically pulled to the v6 site.

I'm an sp1/MSoffice 2000 user. Not sp2 or MSoffice 2003-up. Perhaps this makes a difference on the v5-v6 party invitation.

 

Ouch!

Alright, I apologise for the MVP remark.

Absolutely no idea why I was prompted to restart, and no-one else seems to be having that result. Oh well, at least if someone else does, they can't say I didn't warn them! LOL


Jim,

Seems to me going back to WU from the Start menu still went to v% until after I had rebooted (a second time of course ). It now goes to http://update.microsoft.com/windowsupdate/v6/default.aspx?ln=en-us

Ann,

I looked around for an announcement from MS prior to posting, and went to WU thinking maybe it would be unveiled there. Nothing found.

 

No reboot required here either.
I did spot a possible slight issue. I added "http://update.microsoft.com" to my Trusted Zone, and now the website is listed as "Unknown Zone (Mixed) ", with the Trusted icon.

 

After several reboots, the old v5 URL is still shown on my shortcuts to Windows Update, but I am seamlessly redirected to http://update.microsoft.com/windowsupdate/v6/default.aspx?ln=en-us
(as mentioned by noahdfear).
Wonder if the re-direct will be perpetual or if we, at some point, should update our shortcuts as well. There is no change to wupdmgr.exe either.

 

TonyT--I created a shortcut to WU which is in Links on my Toolbar. (Saves me a whole click over clicking on Tools. )
I guess what you are telling me is that since I created the shortcut, I should change the URL.
I also see that clicking Tools|Windows Update also involves a redirect. It starts at http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com/ .

 

Arie--Thanks for the clarification. Wonder why MS did not do a better job of announcing MS Update and clarifying the difference between it and Windows Update.