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Automatic Reboot Does not shut down Outlook 2003
I have my system set for automatic updats for Windows XP. Outlook 2003 stays
on all of the time. When an automatic update occurs and a reboot is necessary Windows shuts down without closing any Explorer sessions, open files, or Outlook. When Out look is shut down that way and restarted it must go thru an extensive process to verify that there are no damaged filrs resulting from the abrupt shut down. This seems like a bug to me. Does anyone know a workaround for this? Lowell |
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Automatic Reboot Does not shut down Outlook 2003
Lowell wrote:
I have my system set for automatic updats for Windows XP. Outlook 2003 stays on all of the time. When an automatic update occurs and a reboot is necessary Windows shuts down without closing any Explorer sessions, open files, or Outlook. When Out look is shut down that way and restarted it must go thru an extensive process to verify that there are no damaged filrs resulting from the abrupt shut down. This seems like a bug to me. Does anyone know a workaround for this? My personal experience is that allowing your PC to shut down while applications are open like that is a recipe for losing data. -- Brian Tillman [MVP-Outlook] |
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Automatic Reboot Does not shut down Outlook 2003
I agree. And I do not want Windows to automatically reboot my system. This
always happens in the middle of the night and I discover it the next morning. I never shut my computer down without following the proper procedure. What I am looking for is a way around Microsoft doing this to my system. Any automatic update and mandatory reboot should be preceeded by closing down all apps. Microsoft does not do this...the automatic update reboots regardless of what is open. That is why it looks like a bug or some programmer didn't do his or her job correctly. I think MS should fis this. Lowell "Brian Tillman" wrote: Lowell wrote: I have my system set for automatic updats for Windows XP. Outlook 2003 stays on all of the time. When an automatic update occurs and a reboot is necessary Windows shuts down without closing any Explorer sessions, open files, or Outlook. When Out look is shut down that way and restarted it must go thru an extensive process to verify that there are no damaged filrs resulting from the abrupt shut down. This seems like a bug to me. Does anyone know a workaround for this? My personal experience is that allowing your PC to shut down while applications are open like that is a recipe for losing data. -- Brian Tillman [MVP-Outlook] |
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Automatic Reboot Does not shut down Outlook 2003
Lowell wrote:
I agree. And I do not want Windows to automatically reboot my system. This always happens in the middle of the night and I discover it the next morning. I never shut my computer down without following the proper procedure. What I am looking for is a way around Microsoft doing this to my system. When Windows Update applies updates on my PC and it requires a reboot, I'm always given the option to reboot right away or reboot later. If I don't respond, that prompt remains on my screen (and my computer remains running) until I do respond, even if I let it sit there all night. I also have Update configured to always ask me before installing anything, so I'm never surprised by an update. I always get a chance to read about them before they're installed. In act, I don't even let them download automatically. I have configured update to inform me before downloading and then again before installing. -- Brian Tillman [MVP-Outlook] |
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Automatic Reboot Does not shut down Outlook 2003
in automatic updates window, i clicked on how automatic updates work.
look at the last paragraph. there IS someway around the situation if you are the administrator of the computer, and you can change the time in which the updates take place. but it does say you can delay the restart of your computer, otherwise windows will just restart for you, which is yours AND my problem. not sure if you already read that or not..but i figured i'd put my 2 cents in... How are updates installed? You do not have to be connected to the Internet for Windows to install new updates. But updates must be installed, not just downloaded, before they can help protect your computer. If you use the Automatic (recommended) setting, new updates are installed at 3 A.M. However, you can change the time or frequency of scheduled updates to best suit your needs. If your computer is turned off during a scheduled update, updates are installed the next time you start your computer. You can also choose to have Windows notify you when new updates are available, and then install them yourself. You might be asked to accept an End User License Agreement (EULA) before certain updates can be installed. Other updates might require you to restart your computer before the installation process can be completed. If you are an administrator for your computer, you can delay the restart. Otherwise, Windows notifies you and then restarts your computer for you so the updates can begin to help protect your computer. It is always a good idea to save your work frequently, and to remind other users of your computer to save their work, especially before scheduled installation times. "Brian Tillman" wrote: Lowell wrote: I agree. And I do not want Windows to automatically reboot my system. This always happens in the middle of the night and I discover it the next morning. I never shut my computer down without following the proper procedure. What I am looking for is a way around Microsoft doing this to my system. When Windows Update applies updates on my PC and it requires a reboot, I'm always given the option to reboot right away or reboot later. If I don't respond, that prompt remains on my screen (and my computer remains running) until I do respond, even if I let it sit there all night. I also have Update configured to always ask me before installing anything, so I'm never surprised by an update. I always get a chance to read about them before they're installed. In act, I don't even let them download automatically. I have configured update to inform me before downloading and then again before installing. -- Brian Tillman [MVP-Outlook] |
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