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Old August 13th, 2008, 07:00 PM posted to microsoft.public.outlook.general
lowell
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Default 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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Old August 13th, 2008, 07:29 PM posted to microsoft.public.outlook.general
Brian Tillman
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Default 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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Old August 13th, 2008, 09:05 PM posted to microsoft.public.outlook.general
lowell
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Default 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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Old August 14th, 2008, 04:05 PM posted to microsoft.public.outlook.general
Brian Tillman
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Default 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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Old September 10th, 2008, 04:08 PM posted to microsoft.public.outlook.general
wonkytonk
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Default 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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