Microsoft resumes XP, Vista updates
CNET is reporting that Microsoft has resumed updates for Windows XP and Vista.A week ago, Microsoft delayed the release of Windows XP Service Pack 3
because of a problem that could lead to data loss when running the XP
update in conjunction with its Microsoft Dynamics Retail Management
System program. It also halted automatic updates to Windows Vista Service Pack 1 because of a similar issue.
The software maker on Tuesday said it is releasing XP Service Pack 3
for Web downloads, and resuming automatic updates to Vista Service Pack
1, after developing a filter that will prevent machines running
Dynamics RMS from getting either update.
The filter is not a fix for the incompatibility, though Microsoft said it is working on that as well.
"A fix for this issue is currently in testing at Microsoft and
with customers, and we hope to make it publicly available this month,"
the company said in a statement. "Until then, Microsoft is advising Microsoft Dynamics RMS customers to not install either service pack."
Those already running Dynamics RMS with one of the Windows updates should contact customer support, it said.
Posted at 05:43AM May 07, 2008
by Kevin P McAuliffe in Inform |