[SOLVED] Possible to allow updates from Microsoft via the registry, GPO, separate download?
It is possible to activate Microsoft Updates via Group Policy, key registry or by download & install a separate package to "flip the switch"?
To clarify, I don't know what allows "Automatic Updates". By default, systems get updates to Windows, but I want to get Microsoft Updates to get updates for all Microsoft applications (Microsoft Office, Visio, Project etc.).
UPDATE: This has been resolved. The data further solutions below works. I'll just all point to this excellent article from Microsoft:
Opt-In for Microsoft Update: https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/desktop/aa826676(v=vs.85).aspx
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Windows Server 2008, Vista, Windows XP & Windows 2000
How to configure automatic updates by using Group Policy or of registry settings
http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/328010 TaurArian [MVP] 2005-2010 - Update Services
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