ask me first if I want to download updates


  1. n13l5
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    ask me first if I want to download updates


    do you have a .reg file for the "ask me first if I want to download updates" setting?


    I presume it wouldn't duplicate any registry entries if run at every startup...?
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  3. Brink
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    Hello n13l5,

    The REG files below will set this group policy setting for you for all users. I included an undo option. :)

    Hope this helps,
    Shawn
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  4. n13l5
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    ohh awesome! tyvm

    the undo is much appreciated too...
    nothing like letting windows update do everything on automatic for a day after you were out of the country for a year...
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  6. Brink
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    You're most welcome.

    Oh, that must have been fun.
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