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[BaltACD]

Several hours ago I read Ed Kyles 'Iowa Interstate' thread.  I left the Trains Forum and went on to other web sites.  I have now come back to the Trains Forum and the Iowa Interstate thread is in RED.

Additionally I had read the Choctaw thread - when I came back it was also RED.  Other threads I had read were in gray.

Enquiring Minds etc. etc. etc.

[daveklepper]

Thanks for all your replies.  But I have not figured out how to delete automatic-update!

The updating process seems to start just whemn I wish to shut down, not while I am actually using the computer.

And I've long since learned to disregard whether a thread is titled in read or grey.  I can easily live with that problem.

More annoying is having to log in a second time when moving from one part of the website to another.

But I can live witih that prblem, also.

When autmatic log-in does work, I'm thankful.

 

 

[Convicted One]

daveklepper

But I have not figured out how to delete automatic-update!

click Start > Control Panel > System and Security. Under Windows Update, click the "Turn automatic updating on or off" link.

[tree68]

daveklepper

The updating process seems to start just when I wish to shut down, not while I am actually using the computer.

That's by design - the system wants nothing running when it updates lest it does corrupt something.

This is no different than when you intentionally install a program - you'll usually get a message to make sure all other programs are shut down.

The update downloads while you are working on your computer, then waits in the wings for the opportunity to actually do the update, which will be when you shut down (or restart, which is just a shutdown with an immediate restart).

[daveklepper]

 

thanks - Connected One!

[Convicted One]

daveklepper

thanks -

Just to prepare you for the next stage, you are periodically going to get "red flag" notices in your message center advising you that it is recommended that you activate automatic updates.

This doesn't mean that anything is broken, it just means that Microsoft has discovered they no longer have stealth access to your computer.

[daveklepper]

My question:  If Microsoft states "No further support for Windows 7."

what legitimate reason do they have for entering my computer?

So is it not likely tat someone else has found a way to use Microsoft's algorythm, here in Israel. if not in the USA where it might possibly be discovered more easily?

Off all Kalmbach Forums, I'm very forthright about my views on several pssibly controversial topics, which might lead some to desire to track my contacts.

[Convicted One]

daveklepper

what legitimate reason do they have for entering my computer?

You think Microsoft needs a legitmate reason?  LOL!    I believe there is a great deal more goings on "under the hood" than we are privy to...I cant get into more detail without appearing political...other than to say "so long as you're doing nothing wrong, you have nothing to worry about."  

Support still comes out for Microsoft office, the Microsoft web browsers, parts of their ".net framework" and possibly others. I think the multimedia subsystem  gets updates due to DMCA issues, as well.  So, just because Microsoft has ended support for Windows 7, doesn't mean the update service is closed to you...but it is best if you take control of it, rather than risking unknowns.

As far as your exploits elsewhere on controversial topics, yes...you likely have valid concerns. 

There are  counter measures, but I doubt the good people at Kalmbach would appreciate them being discussed here.

[Lithonia Operator]

Dave, I've never seen you post anything that should offend anyone, or be considered controversial.

[daveklepper]

Thanks for both the above replies.

I do and will keep the purposes of the Kalmbach Forums in mind whenever I post.

[BaltACD]

One thing I forgot to mention - in the Classic Trains Forum.

No thread changes to gray from RED after the thread has been accessed.  All threads sta RED all the time.