Vista - Why is Microsoft decommissioning the Office Update service?

**JMH** · 08-18-2009

Effective August 1, 2009, Microsoft discontinued support for "Office Update" and the "Office Update Inventory Tool". Aside from security updates, in order to continue obtaining the latest updates for Microsoft Office products, use either Microsoft Update or Automatic Update.

Read FAQ below -

http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/do...px?ofcresset=1

**sassofalco** · 08-19-2009

Quote: Originally Posted by JMH

Effective August 1, 2009, Microsoft discontinued support for "Office Update" and the "Office Update Inventory Tool". Aside from security updates, in order to continue obtaining the latest updates for Microsoft Office products, use either Microsoft Update or Automatic Update.

It would seem logical to bring Windows Office into line with all other application updates.

I suggest that this will encourage Users not to rely solely on the Automatic Update facility [which I do have enabled], but to also do regular manual checks through Windows Update [takes about a minute], which I do at start-up each day, just for a little more added security and reassurance.

I also do a manual check to validate the latest Restore Point, at the same time.

**JMH** · 08-19-2009

"Belt & braces" with security / updates & system restore checking here too.

**sassofalco** · 08-19-2009

Quote: Originally Posted by JMH

"Belt & braces" with security / updates & system restore checking here too.

"Belts and braces? Belts and braces??".....Lad??? Dang!!! I can't find my braces!!
Off subject, but once worked with a crusty old Warrant Officer, who, before ever leaving the Regimental HQ, would always perform a sort of "sign of the cross"....Quote;

"Spectacles"....[touches forehead]
"Testicles".......[touches....]
"Vallet"...........[touches left chest Jacket pocket]
"und Vatch".....[touches right chest Jacket pocket]

Unquote. True Story!

**JMH** · 08-19-2009

Quote: Originally Posted by sassofalco

Quote: Originally Posted by JMH

"Belt & braces" with security / updates & system restore checking here too.

"Belts and braces? Belts and braces??".....Lad??? Dang!!! I can't find my braces!!
Off subject, but once worked with a crusty old Warrant Officer, who, before ever leaving the Regimental HQ, would always perform a sort of "sign of the cross"....Quote;

"Spectacles"....[touches forehead]
"Testicles".......[touches....]
"Vallet"...........[touches left chest Jacket pocket]
"und Vatch".....[touches right chest Jacket pocket]

Unquote. True Story!

That's an old 'un. Used where I live on a routine basis. [ not by me.]
A bit to do with Alzheimer's [ or kink ] me thinks.

**sassofalco** · 08-19-2009

Quote: Originally Posted by JMH

That's an old 'un. Used where I live on a routine basis. [ not by me.]
A bit to do with Alzheimer's [ or kink ] me thinks.

....and more often than not, followed by a Benny Hill salute and;

"All present and correct! Sir!"

**JMH** · 08-19-2009

Quote: Originally Posted by sassofalco

Quote: Originally Posted by JMH

That's an old 'un. Used where I live on a routine basis. [ not by me.]
A bit to do with Alzheimer's [ or kink ] me thinks.

....and more often than not, followed by a Benny Hill salute and;

"All present and correct! Sir!"

Benny Hill ?????????

This is going way off topic.

**sassofalco** · 08-19-2009

Quote: Originally Posted by JMH

Quote: Originally Posted by sassofalco

Quote: Originally Posted by JMH

That's an old 'un. Used where I live on a routine basis. [ not by me.]
A bit to do with Alzheimer's [ or kink ] me thinks.

....and more often than not, followed by a Benny Hill salute and;

"All present and correct! Sir!"

Benny Hill ?????????

This is going way off topic.

Oh I know! Stop it this minute!

**JMH** · 08-19-2009

Quote: Originally Posted by sassofalco

Quote: Originally Posted by JMH

Quote: Originally Posted by sassofalco

....and more often than not, followed by a Benny Hill salute and;

"All present and correct! Sir!"

Benny Hill ?????????

This is going way off topic.

Oh I know! Stop it this minute!

Attachment 15060

Don't stop I like it.

08-18-2009	#1 (permalink)
JMH Vista Ultimate 64-bit, SP2 2,068 posts	Why is Microsoft decommissioning the Office Update service? Effective August 1, 2009, Microsoft discontinued support for "Office Update" and the "Office Update Inventory Tool". Aside from security updates, in order to continue obtaining the latest updates for Microsoft Office products, use either Microsoft Update or Automatic Update. Read FAQ below - http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/do...px?ofcresset=1
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08-19-2009	#2 (permalink)
sassofalco Vista Home Premium 32bit [x86] - SP2 832 posts	Quote: Originally Posted by JMH Effective August 1, 2009, Microsoft discontinued support for "Office Update" and the "Office Update Inventory Tool". Aside from security updates, in order to continue obtaining the latest updates for Microsoft Office products, use either Microsoft Update or Automatic Update. It would seem logical to bring Windows Office into line with all other application updates. I suggest that this will encourage Users not to rely solely on the Automatic Update facility [which I do have enabled], but to also do regular manual checks through Windows Update [takes about a minute], which I do at start-up each day, just for a little more added security and reassurance. I also do a manual check to validate the latest Restore Point, at the same time.
My System Specs

08-19-2009	#3 (permalink)
JMH Vista Ultimate 64-bit, SP2 2,068 posts	"Belt & braces" with security / updates & system restore checking here too.
My System Specs

08-19-2009	#4 (permalink)
sassofalco Vista Home Premium 32bit [x86] - SP2 832 posts	Quote: Originally Posted by JMH "Belt & braces" with security / updates & system restore checking here too. "Belts and braces? Belts and braces??".....Lad??? Dang!!! I can't find my braces!! Off subject, but once worked with a crusty old Warrant Officer, who, before ever leaving the Regimental HQ, would always perform a sort of "sign of the cross"....Quote; "Spectacles"....[touches forehead] "Testicles".......[touches....] "Vallet"...........[touches left chest Jacket pocket] "und Vatch".....[touches right chest Jacket pocket] Unquote. True Story!
My System Specs

08-19-2009	#5 (permalink)
JMH Vista Ultimate 64-bit, SP2 2,068 posts	Quote: Originally Posted by sassofalco Quote: Originally Posted by JMH "Belt & braces" with security / updates & system restore checking here too. "Belts and braces? Belts and braces??".....Lad??? Dang!!! I can't find my braces!! Off subject, but once worked with a crusty old Warrant Officer, who, before ever leaving the Regimental HQ, would always perform a sort of "sign of the cross"....Quote; "Spectacles"....[touches forehead] "Testicles".......[touches....] "Vallet"...........[touches left chest Jacket pocket] "und Vatch".....[touches right chest Jacket pocket] Unquote. True Story! That's an old 'un. Used where I live on a routine basis. [ not by me.] A bit to do with Alzheimer's [ or kink ] me thinks.
My System Specs

08-19-2009	#6 (permalink)
sassofalco Vista Home Premium 32bit [x86] - SP2 832 posts	Quote: Originally Posted by JMH That's an old 'un. Used where I live on a routine basis. [ not by me.] A bit to do with Alzheimer's [ or kink ] me thinks. ....and more often than not, followed by a Benny Hill salute and; *"All* present and correct! Sir!"
My System Specs

08-19-2009	#7 (permalink)
JMH Vista Ultimate 64-bit, SP2 2,068 posts	Quote: Originally Posted by sassofalco Quote: Originally Posted by JMH That's an old 'un. Used where I live on a routine basis. [ not by me.] A bit to do with Alzheimer's [ or kink ] me thinks. ....and more often than not, followed by a Benny Hill salute and; *"All* present and correct! Sir!" Benny Hill ????????? This is going way* off topic*.
My System Specs

08-19-2009	#8 (permalink)
sassofalco Vista Home Premium 32bit [x86] - SP2 832 posts	Henny Bill Ghaloot Quote: Originally Posted by JMH Quote: Originally Posted by sassofalco Quote: Originally Posted by JMH That's an old 'un. Used where I live on a routine basis. [ not by me.] A bit to do with Alzheimer's [ or kink ] me thinks. ....and more often than not, followed by a Benny Hill salute and; *"All* present and correct! Sir!" Benny Hill ????????? This is going way* off topic*. Oh I know! Stop it this minute!
My System Specs

08-19-2009	#9 (permalink)
JMH Vista Ultimate 64-bit, SP2 2,068 posts	Quote: Originally Posted by sassofalco Quote: Originally Posted by JMH Quote: Originally Posted by sassofalco ....and more often than not, followed by a Benny Hill salute and; *"All* present and correct! Sir!" Benny Hill ????????? This is going way* off topic. Oh I know! Stop it this minute! Attachment 15060 Don't stop I like it.*
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