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• DG Oracle 11 GR 2 - SQL Server connection problem

  Hi all
  
  I read the forum discussions and documentation. As far as I can see I have just, however running in typical error:
  

  ORA-28500: connection from ORACLE to a non-Oracle system returned this message:
  [Oracle][ODBC SQL Server Driver][DBNETLIB]Invalid connection. {08001,NativeErr = 14}[Oracle][ODBC SQL Server Driver][DBNETLIB]ConnectionOpen (ParseConnectParams()). {01000,NativeErr = 14}[Oracle][ODBC SQL Server Driver]Invalid connection string attribute {01S00}
  ORA-02063: preceding 2 lines from MSSQL2008
  28500. 00000 -  "connection from ORACLE to a non-Oracle system returned this message:"
  *Cause:    The cause is explained in the forwarded message.
  *Action:   See the non-Oracle system's documentation of the forwarded
             message.
  Error at Line: 3 Column: 46

  The documentation seems also like plug & play so I must have missed something, if my config files are correct.
  
  
  My environment is made up of:
  ====================
  Localhost: Oracle 11.2.0.3 on Windows 7 x 64
  Remote host: SQL Server 2005, 2008, SQLExpress-> each running on their own static ports
  
  Oracle software Gatways 11 GR 2 is installed on the localhost on port 1522.
  
  
  I am trying to connect to the adventure works database on SQL server, but keep the above error. Here's my config files.
  
  ORACLE_HOME=c:\oracle\product\11.2.0\dbhome_1
  ORACLE_GATEWAY=c:\oracle\product\11.2.0\gtwhome_1
  
  ORACLE_GATEWAY-> init4dgmsql.ora

  # This is a customized agent init file that contains the HS parameters
  # that are needed for the Database Gateway for Microsoft SQL Server
  
  #
  # HS init parameters
  #
  HS_FDS_CONNECT_INFO=[SVR-DEV-CLU-01:1434]/SQL2008/AdventtureWorks2008R2
  HS_FDS_TRACE_LEVEL=ON
  HS_FDS_RECOVERY_ACCOUNT=RECOVER
  HS_FDS_RECOVERY_PWD=RECOVER

  ORACLE_GATEWAY-> listener.ora

  # listener.ora Network Configuration File: C:\oracle\product\11.2.0\gtwhome_1\network\admin\listener.ora
  # Generated by Oracle configuration tools.
  
  LISTENER_GTW =
    (DESCRIPTION_LIST =
      (DESCRIPTION =
        (ADDRESS = (PROTOCOL = TCP)(HOST = localhost)(PORT = 1522))
        (ADDRESS = (PROTOCOL = IPC)(KEY = EXTPROC1522))
      )
    )
  
  SID_LIST_LISTENER_GTW=
    (SID_LIST=
        (SID_DESC=
           (SID_NAME=dg4msql)
           (ORACLE_HOME=C:\oracle\product\11.2.0\gtwhome_1)
           (PROGRAM=dg4msql)
        )
    )
  
  ADR_BASE_LISTENER_GTW = C:\oracle\product\11.2.0\gtwhome_1

  ORACLE_HOME--> tnsnames.ora

  dg4msql  =
    (DESCRIPTION=
      (ADDRESS=(PROTOCOL=tcp)(HOST=localhost)(PORT=1522))
      (CONNECT_DATA=
           (SID=dg4msql)
      )
      (HS=OK)
    ) 

  Local database-> db link

  CREATE PUBLIC DATABASE LINK MSSQL2008 CONNECT TO "ORACLE_GATEWAY" IDENTIFIED BY "Dbsoft1234" USING 'dg4msql';
  select AddressLine1, City from Person.Address@MSSQL2008;

  I have validated here sis there no dynamic ports and each database is running on its own static port, in this case, 1434. I did a tnsping the LISTENER_GTW responds properly. I did a ping on the server to validate the name of the server it's ok too.
  
  
  SQL Server 2008:

  Server Name: SQL2008\SQL2008
  Instance Name: SQL2008
  Port: 1434
  Database: AdvebtureWorks2008R2    (case sensitive)

  Failure also on:
  
  SQL Server 2005

  Server Name: SVR-CLU-DEV-01\SQL2005
  Instance Name: SQL2005
  Dataabse: master

  Thanks in advance for any help.
  
  Jan S.

  Hello
  The configuration files look correct, except for the value of init4dgmsql.ora to HS_FDS_CONNECT_INFO.

  The recommended settings are in format-

  HS_FDS_CONNECT_INFO =:.
  HS_FDS_CONNECT_INFO =//.

  You defined as -

  HS_FDS_CONNECT_INFO = [SVR-DEV-CLU - 01:1434] / SQL2008/AdventtureWorks2008R2

  What happens if you set -

  HS_FDS_CONNECT_INFO = [SVR-DEV-CLU-01] / SQL2008/AdventtureWorks2008R2

  or

  HS_FDS_CONNECT_INFO = [SVR-DEV-CLU - 01:1434] //AdventtureWorks2008R2

  Another point, you posted the SQL * Server as -information

  Server name: SQL2008\SQL2008
  Instance name: SQL2008
  Port: 1434
  Database: AdvebtureWorks2008R2 (case sensitive)

  so, is the name of the database AdventtureWorks2008R2 or AdvebtureWorks2008R2?
  Please make sure you use the correct name.

  Kind regards
  Mike

• How to establish links of Labview with SQL server database Toolkit

  I'm a database newbie, but I have to use MS SQL server (2008) to store my data. I am well equipped with all the features of Labview, don't know how to use it properly. I now complete development, including the toolbox database. My latest version of labview is 8.6.1. Side material, I have cFP2220 and many modules of differnet kind.

  Here is a useful link that I found on the web:

  1. I got the database creation procedure (pdf file) to link the udl.

  http://decibel.NI.com/content/docs/doc-4602

  It gives a step-by-step login procedure to MS Access, and I'm able to save data to MS Access with the database Toolbox. However, I could not understand how to establish a chain of connection or udl to SQL server. In other words, I hope someone can explain in detail what is the procedure to set up such a link.

  2. I learned about the forum that there is a LabSQL, but it takes some knowledge of SQL statement. I would walk away from him, as I am not familiar with SQL.

  3. the VI I used for the recording of data in DB are very similar to "Create database Table.vi" found in the sample.

  In short, I think that I just need someone who has experience with the connection to the server SQL with Labview to show me the steps to link to SQL.

  Thank you very much

  You may not create a database in SQL Server using the control panel ODBC or a UDL. You must create a database by using SQL Server tools. (In fact, you can use SQL statements to create a database, which is what's really going on by using SQL Server tools. However, I don't know if the database Toolbox has the screws required to send these types of SQL statements.). Once you have created the database you can create tables using SQL Server tools, or you can use the screw of toolbox database.

  You try to run SQL Server on your computer? SQL Server is usually running on a server. You try to use SQL Server Express?

  Assuming that you have SQL Server running and a database has been created, then here are the steps needed to create a UDL to connect:

  1. In Windows Explorer, create a text file and rename the text file so that there a .udl extension (like this PDF).
  2. Double-click the UDL file.
  3. Change to the tab 'supplier '.
  4. Select 'Microsoft OLE DB for SQL Server provider'.
  5. Click on the ' next > ' button. It changes you to the tab 'connection '.
  6. In the drop-down menu, select your SQL Server. If it is not listed, try clicking on the Refresh"" button. If this does not meet the list, then you will need to enter manually.
  7. In the section "#2" specify the authentication method and credentials, if necessary, to connect to SQL Server.
  8. In the section "#3" specify the database that will be used, which is the one that you created earlier using the SQL Server tools. NOT SELECT THE MASTER DATABASE. If you do, you will completely screw up your installation of SQL Server.
  9. Click "Test connection" to verify that you can connect to SQL Server.

• Problem with the named instance of SQL Server using DG4ODBC

  I am running DG4ODBC on a computer LINUX 64-bit with the Microsoft SQL Server driver is installed. I tested successfully with an instance of SQL Server that is not named (GENERALI_DSN). The named instance gives the following when trying to query:

  ORA-28500: connection between ORACLE and a non-Oracle system has sent this message:

  [unixODBC] [Microsoft] [SQL Server Native Client 11.0] Connection timeout expired {HYT00} [unixODBC] [Microsoft] [SQL Server Native Client 11.0] SQL Server Network Interfaces: Error Search Server/Instance specified [xFFFFFFFF].  {NativeErr 08001, = - 1} [unixODBC] [Microsoft] [SQL Server Native Client 11.0] A network-related or instance-specific error all by establishing a connection to SQL Server. Server is not found or is not accessible. Check if the instance name is correct and if SQL Server is configured to allow remote connections. For more information, see SQL Server Books Online. {NativeErr 08001, = - 1}

  ORA-02063: preceding 2 lines of DEVMISC

  ODBC.ini

  [GENERALI_DSN]
  Driver = SQL Server Native Client 11.0
  Server = CLTDMJCWBYZ.eu.scor.local
  User = everest
  Password = everest
  Database = Everest_Generali

  [DEVMISC_DSN]
  Driver = SQL Server Native Client 11.0
  Server = [USVCLTDEVSQL02\DEVMISC]
  User = link_user
  Password = password1
  Database = s/n

  initDG4ODBC2.ora

  #
  # HS init parameters
  #
  HS_FDS_CONNECT_INFO = DEVMISC_DSN
  HS_FDS_TRACE_LEVEL = DEBUG
  HS_FDS_SHAREABLE_NAME = /usr/lib64/libodbc.so

  #
  # ODBC specific environment variables
  #
  Set ODBCINI=/home/oracle/.odbc.ini

  Listener.ora

  SID_LIST_LISTENER_GW =
  (SID_LIST =
  (SID_DESC =
  (SID_NAME = DG4ODBC)
  (ORACLE_HOME=/home/oracle/product/11.2.0)
  (ENV=LD_LIBRARY_PATH=/usr/lib64:/home/oracle/product/11.2.0/lib:/opt/micro
  Soft/SQLNCLI/lib)
  (PROGRAM = dg4odbc)
  )
  (SID_DESC =
  (SID_NAME = DG4ODBC2)
  (ORACLE_HOME=/home/oracle/product/11.2.0)
  (ENVS=LD_LIBRARY_PATH=/usr/lib64:/home/oracle/product/11.2.0/lib:/opt/micr
  OSoft/SQLNCLI/lib)
  (PROGRAM = dg4odbc)
  )
  )

  LISTENER_GW =
  (DESCRIPTION_LIST =
  (DESCRIPTION =
  (ADDRESS = (PROTOCOL = TCP)(HOST = usvcltprdoragw) (PORT = 1521))
  )
  )

  tnsnames.ora

  DG4ODBC =
  (DESCRIPTION =
  (ADDRESS = (PROTOCOL = tcp)(HOST=usvcltprdoragw) (PORT = 1521))
  (CONNECT_DATA = (SID = DG4ODBC))
  (HS = OK)
  )

  DG4ODBC2 =
  (DESCRIPTION =
  (ADDRESS = (PROTOCOL = tcp)(HOST=usvcltprdoragw) (PORT = 1521))
  (CONNECT_DATA = (SID = DG4ODBC2))
  (HS = OK)
  )

  I can't understand why the named instance is not working but the other is. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

  Have you checked with the ODBC test utility isql (it is installed by default when you install the unixODBC Driver Manager) If your ODBC driver can connect at all to this named instance? I doubt it will work either as there was that a blog has commented by MS engineer:

  Presenting the new ODBC drivers from Microsoft for SQL Server - Microsoft SQLNCli - Site Home - MSDN Articles team blog

  which States that the instance named connections are not supported using this driver.

  -Klaus

• Linux for SQL Server: ORA-28545: error diagnosed by Net8

  Hi guys,.

  I am getting confused with the steps to follow for this because the Oracle documentation is less than the normal ("HS_FDS_CONNECT_INFO = dns" is not enough for example) and different Articles/forum messages saying different things.

  I am trying to connect to Oracle 11.2.0.3 on Linux (64) to a SQL Server 2008 R2 on x 64 with a database named DBA_Housekeeping. Does anyone have a clear guide to the steps (and where)? Can you see what I'm doing wrong here?

  Oracle hostname: gblabl76

  SQL Server hostname: UKAHES066

  I did all the steps are on the Oracle server. I didn't something on the SQL Server (am I supposed to install a client/drivers there?):

  1 created initDBA_Housekeeping.ora in $ORACLE_HOME/hs/admin /.

  HS_FDS_CONNECT_INFO = "UKAHES066\\UKAHES066.DBA_Housekeeping"
  HS_FDS_TRACE_LEVEL = OFF
  #HS_FDS_SHAREABLE_NAME =
  
  

  2 added something to the listener.ora on the oracle server & then start the listener (of the said State UNKNOWN):

  MSSQL = (DESCRIPTION =(ADDRESS = (PROTOCOL = TCP)(HOST = gblabl76)(PORT = 1523)))
  SID_LIST_MSSQL =
    (SID_LIST =
     (SID_DESC =
        (SID_NAME = DBA_Housekeeping)
        (ORACLE_HOME = /oracle/product/11.2.0.3/db_1)
        (PROGRAM = dg4odbc)
      )
    )
  
  

  3. Add a tnsnames file entry:

  DBA_Housekeeping =
    (DESCRIPTION =
      (ADDRESS = (PROTOCOL = IPC)(KEY = EXTPROC1521))
      (CONNECT_DATA = (SID = DBA_Housekeeping))
          (HS=OK)
      )
    )
  
  

  4 creates a connection to the SQL Server default for this database instance. Then, I created a link of database in Oracle:

  CREATE PUBLIC DATABASE LINK DBA_Housekeeping CONNECT TO "hkadm" IDENTIFIED BY "hkadm" USING 'DBA_Housekeeping';
  
  

  But when I try to query the database through a db connection I get the error listed. Anyone see where I am going wrong?

  Do I need to install the drivers on Windows Server (and requires a reboot?)?

  I have to create this DNS thing or matches the string in the hs .ora enough?

  Thanks for the tips: s I hope to connect to our SQL instances server so they can be monitored by their SUMMIT.

  Mike

  Those who seek to connect to Oracle & SQL Server I want to give you the best solution to your problem.

  Use a server linked server SQL for Oracle (push rather than pull).

  If you do just a server then you could do directly. However, if you plan to use several servers, then you must create a SQL Server repository (it could be the free Express version) that will store the data of all your SQL Server databases and then passes Oracle.

  The reason why I did this original post is because I want to store data in our Oracle APEX SQL Server monitoring system. I lost a day trying to trawl through the net for specific instructions for setting up (before Klaus answered me here). It took me less than an hour to select from & insert into an Oracle database in the opposite direction.

  1 install the Oracle client on the instance of SQL Server

  2. If suppliers (under related servers) does not list Oracle then reboot the server (ideally your new repository SQL Server); If she's already then skip this step.

  3. Add an entry for your new DB Oracle TNSNames file

  4 create a server associated with the oracle credentials

  That's all that is needed for a working solution. Yesterday I had nothing, today, I have a link will:

  Many MSSQL isntances-> repository MSSQL-> repository Oracle APEX

  Mike

• Oracle 9i with microsoft sql server.

  How to connect oracle 9i with microsoft sql server.

  simply the following steps...

  Oracle9i, like the previous versions, supports heterogeneous services in order to allow data in the non-Oracle database to be queried using SQL. This support was in the form of transparent gateways, which are connectivity, vendor specific or generic using ODBC or OLEDB to connect. Features supported by a generic connectivity are generally more limited than as possible when using the vendor specific gateways, but it is fast and simple to configure. The following steps can be used to connect to Oracle to any compatible ODBC database (MS Access, SQL Server etc.) on the local server:
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  HS_FDS_CONNECT_INFO = Network1 #ODBC DSN
  HS_FDS_TRACE_LEVEL = OFF
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  (ADDRESS = (PROTOCOL = tcp)(HOST=localhost) (PORT = 1521))
  (CONNECT_DATA = (SID = ACCESS1))
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  Add the following entry in the listener.ora file:

  (SID_DESC =
  (SID_NAME = NETWORK1)
  (ORACLE_HOME = D:\Oracle\Ora\9011)
  (PROGRAM = hsodbc)
  )
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  Create a database to help link:

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  SELECT *.
  OF [email protected];
  With MS Access, the first query is slow because of the request for access is loading. As expected, the following queries are not displayed a similar shift.

• With regard to the migration of the Oracle database to MS SQL

  Hi all
  
  In my application, oracle is the existing database. We need to migrate from Oracle database to MS SQL.
  We need procedure is as below
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  2 import data from MS SQL in the oracle export file.
  
  and vice versa from MS SQL to Oracle.
  
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  Please clarify for me.

  There are two options to get the data from Oracle to MS SQL.
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  If you need a fence at real-time replication, you can use replication MS (I would not recommend because it creates triggers on the Oracle tables), or you can use GoldenGate or DataCurrents or other replication products.

• Link ODBC for SQL Server

  Hello-
  
  I am creating a link from a warehouse to Oracle (10 g on unix) a source of SQL Server (sqlsvr2008 on windows), to allow the import of data. (This is the first time I tried to do, so my apologies if this is a newbie query).
  
  I was looking for the heterogeneous services documentation (more discussions of the forum), and most seem to suggest that the only way to do this is:
  
  (1) install another server for oracle (windows) on the same machine as SQL Server
  (2) create an ODBC on this machine
  (3) create a listener for sql server on oracle windows server
  (4) create a link of database linking installations of oracle unix/windows
  
  Is really the only way forward? Or have I missed something?
  
  The sqlsvr installation is on a third-party server with limited access - I can't install oracle on it (even if I can create an ODBC).
  
  Thanks in advance.

  Hello

  In the listener.ora, you must add an entry for SID_LIST_LISTENER, something like this:

  SID_LIST_LISTENER=
  (SID_LIST=
     (SID_DESC=
        (SID_NAME=dg4msql)
        (ORACLE_HOME=oracle_home_directory)
        (PROGRAM=dg4msql)
     )
  )
  

  Kind regards
  Sylvie

• Impossible to download Service Pack 3 for SQL Server 2008 R2

  Try to get the SP3 for SQL Server 2008 R2.   Is the Microsoft downloads page below or...?   I get page not found error.

  Click on the link in this article: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/2979597 no chance

  Go there directly: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=512818&clcid=0x409 no chance

  I searched the web for SQLServer2008R2SP3-KB2979597 - x 64 - ENU.exe, but found no site I trusted enough to download the file.

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  There are reports of other users unable download as other SQL Server related downloads such as the Feature Pack for SQL Server 2014 and the download page of the Data Mining add-in for Excel 2013.

  This should be a temporary problem. Try again in a few hours.

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• How to export a .sql file, I created from Oracle Application Express of SQL Server Management 2012?

  Hello

  I was wondering if you could help me.

  I'm trying to find out how to export a .sql file, I created from Oracle Application Express of SQL Server Management 2012? I'm not very technical, but it seems that the Oracle code does not work with SQL Management Studio when I drag the file inside.

  I need the database Oracle express and its data to enter in SQL Management Studio, so any help would be much appreciated!

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  Your question is beyond the scope of this community.

  Please repost your question in the SQL Server TechNet Forums.

  https://social.technet.Microsoft.com/forums/SQLServer/en-us/home?category=SQLServer

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• Auto-Update for SQL Server Express Edition 2005, 2008, 2012, 2014

  An auto-update feature exist for SQL Server Express Edition? If so, is it something that is enabled by default on the package, and where you can locate the function, if you want to disable it?

  Thank you!

  Matt

  This issue is beyond the scope of this site which is for the consumer to related issues.
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• 11 driver ODBC Microsoft® for SQL Server® - Windows - files not available

  It seems that the files are not available...

  Microsoft ODBC Driver for SQL Server® - Windows 11

  https://www.Microsoft.com/en-US/Download/details.aspx?ID=36434

  When I go to this URL - click on the one that I want - no download works.  I tried a couple of computers different and various internet connections.  Doesn't seem to be a firewall / the problem linked to the internet.

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  Jeff

  Jeff

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• Unable to kenza link to download the Patch MS02-061 for SQL Server 2000

  original title: can not download Patch MS02-061

  Hello

  I know this is an old patch but our new VPN software was listed as a patch that is required if SQL Server 2000 is installed.  I get out the site and I am unable to download.  Telling me that it can't find it when I click on the link:

  http://support.Microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;316333&SD=Tech

  It is on the page: http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms02-061.mspx

  This is supposed to be the patch that replaces MS02-039.

  Thank you!
  Ryan

  Visit the Microsoft Solution Center and antivirus security for resources and tools to keep your PC safe and healthy. If you have problems with the installation of the update itself, visit the Microsoft Update Support for resources and tools to keep your PC updated with the latest updates.

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• Installation fails for SQL Server SP 2 on SQL 2008 R2

  I have SQL 2008 R2 Developer Edition (64-bit) running Windows 7 (64-bit). I followed many workaround solutions listed on this forum all to no prevail!

  I noticed an error in the log in details:

  2010-12-22 06:02:08 Slp: error: Action "SqlEngineConfigAction_patch_configrc_Cpu64" failed during execution.
  2010-12-22 06:02:08 Slp: Action 'ConfigEvent_MPT_AGENT_CORE_CNI_sql_engine_core_inst_Cpu64_Patch_ConfigRC_postmsi' will return false because of the following conditions:
  2010-12-22 06:02:08 Slp: Condition "condition of dependence of the action starring: ConfigEvent_MPT_AGENT_CORE_CNI_sql_engine_core_inst_Cpu64_Patch_ConfigRC_postmsi the condition check function: MPT_AGENT_CORE_CNI_sql_engine_core_inst_Cpu64.» There are 2 characteristics of the dependant. The feature is tested for results: ValidateResult, result. "has failed because it has returned false and true was expected.
  2010-12-22 06:02:08 Slp: Condition is false, because the required functionality SQL_Engine_Core_Inst_sql_engine_core_inst_Cpu64 has failed in the result

  Hello

  Your question is more complex than what is generally answered in the Microsoft Answers forums. It is better suited for SQL server on Technet. Please ask your question in the Technet forum .

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• A security update for SQL Server 2005 Service Pack 3 (KB970892) could not istall

  "A security update for SQL Server 2005 Service Pack 3 (KB970892) istall failure."

  I'm not sure if this is the right place to post this but I hope I can get help.
  I can't get the update mentioned above to install after several attempts. Have searched the knowledge base and tried various suggestions of solutions without success.
  If anyone has or had this same problem and it is resolved, I'd appreciate knowing how and where to get information. Thanks in advance for your help and your computer happy.

  Rhamnar68It

  "A security update for SQL Server 2005 Service Pack 3 (KB970892) istall failure."

  I'm not sure if this is the right place to post this but I hope I can get help.
  I can't get the update mentioned above to install after several attempts. Have searched the knowledge base and tried various suggestions of solutions without success.
  If anyone has or had this same problem and it is resolved, I'd appreciate knowing how and where to get information. Thanks in advance for your help and your computer happy.

  Rhamnar68It

  It isn't really the right place (better would have been the forum of Windows Update ), but see the following thread: http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/vistawu/thread/cafab790-e540-40d3-87ba-4f64e6e82d54/