Windows update; reboot; no auto-logon; lost recordings as a result

[flashc]

The title of the post says it all, except that I've tried everything to force windows NOT to reboot after a windows update, and failing that, to automatically log-on to windows so that BTV services can be started. Apparently, MS decided to override my registry changes and reboot without my permission, and also to disable my auto-logon settings.

As a result, I lost a week of recordings while I was away on vacation, most importantly the last episode of 24 (I'm not a big fan of the show, but I am a completist, so that bothers me).

I have taken one more step: I've disabled automatic windows updates, and I'll do them manually every weekend to keep up to date, but I'm still annoyed that Redmond seems to think that they know better than a customer who disabled auto reboots for a legitimate reason.

I would love to see BTV ported to Linux or another OS that can be counted on to respect the user's wishes.

[Bigbird999]

And that is, YAR (yet another reason) why most of us turn off automatic updates (or at least set it to download and install later) on HTPCs. You will have to resort to "other sources" to complete your 24 collection.

BB

[Mike DiBella]

XP Pro:

gpedit.msc | Computer Configuration | Administrative Templates | Windows Components | Windows Updates...

Enable: Configure Automatic Updates
Enable: No auto-restart for scheduled Automatic Updates installations

[rooster_tail]

Originally Posted by Mike DiBella

XP Pro:

gpedit.msc | Computer Configuration | Administrative Templates | Windows Components | Windows Updates...

Enable: Configure Automatic Updates
Enable: No auto-restart for scheduled Automatic Updates installations

I have automatic updates turned on and have been using this method to prevent restarts for a long time now and never had issues with it.

[PaulF]

Originally Posted by Mike DiBella

XP Pro:

gpedit.msc | Computer Configuration | Administrative Templates | Windows Components | Windows Updates...

Enable: Configure Automatic Updates
Enable: No auto-restart for scheduled Automatic Updates installations

Thank you very much. I have been losing shows for a long time. I use my computer lot so I usually catch the late night update the next morning, but I always lose the 3AM Sportscenter show.

[flashc]

Thanks.

I'll try your suggestions. If I have any problems, I'll post back later.