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saweetnesstrev
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Windows SP2 Beta Updates?

I log on tonight to find it installing 2 windows updates??

Beta updates..

Q000182 and Q000181 - anyone know what they are lol

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06-08-2004 08:13 AM

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All ill say is u need them. Smile

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06-08-2004 08:22 AM

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Prerequisite Minor Beta Test Update (4)
Date last published: 6/7/2004
Download size: 143 KB
This update tests the Prerequisite and Minor Update functionality of Windows Update. Regarding prerequisites: this update must be installed for the updates titled “Beta Test Critical Update (Q000181)” or “Beta Test Update (Q000182)” to be offered. Regarding minor update: this update will not require restarting, will not display UI, and will install successfully even if it affects an application currently in use. Minor updates can be handled with accelerated distribution if the client is properly configured, see the help for Group Policy options.
System Requirements
Recommended CPU: Not specified.
Recommended memory: Not specified.
Recommended hard disk space: Not specified.
Help and support
http://support.microsoft.com

this is nothing ... is basically just a EULA replacement .. nothing changes on ya PC except some renaming and some new .txt files ... just aformal upgrade nothing special ... nothing important to get

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06-08-2004 09:27 AM

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If you use the RC1 of SP2 there are three "real" updates for it available via windows update. The others are test updates which don't really update anything. I haven't installed them.

06-08-2004 10:28 AM

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k ty.

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06-08-2004 03:24 PM

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