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Old April 16th 16, 02:04 AM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.general,alt.windows7.general,microsoft.public.windows.vista.general
VanguardLH[_2_]
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Kerr Mudd-John wrote:

VanguardLH wrote:

Kerr Mudd-John wrote:

MSIexec also checks for updates when run. If I want to install
something I disable the internet then enable MSIserver , do the
install then disable afterwards. As I said I have services off if I
don't need/want them.


I know about the /p switch to *apply* an update package (for example,
"msiexec.exe /p pkg.msi"), not to retrieve an update package (the
.msi file). I have never heard that MSIexec can connect to and use
WSUS (Windows Server Update Services). Applying an update is not
the same as retrieving it. Do you have supportive evidence that it
can retrieve (download) an update package?


I recall a message to the effect that a newer version was available;
back when 3.0 superceded 2.0. I'm posting from the XP NG.


I remember that, too. When you performed a Windows Update check, it
found there was a newer version of msiexec.exe and offered as an update,
just like it would offer you updates on other Windows components. You
chose to download and install it but it was still part of the WU check.

Even the WU client will check if there is a later version of itself. At
one point in the past, your choice was to update the WU client or you
could not proceed with further updating. To get the other updates meant
downloading and installing the offered WU client update. You could
still say No but then you couldn't get past the WU client notifying you
there was a later version of itself in subsequent update checks.