How to use Windows Updates Commands

My challenge today was to run a windows updates on an outdated
Windows XP laptop; the easier option is to type 'Windows updates'
in Bing, a windows default search engine using Internet Explorer.
However the  result was inconclusive and random links to different
Microsoft Windows sites.

I found the whole experience shocking and time wasting.  I could have use any alternative search engines without any problem and still get a better outcome.

Hoping you enjoy using these windows commands in your day to day working life.

Using Wupdmgr Command works on all Windows Except "Windows 7" and above:

•  wupdmgr.exe 

The windows command switch will bring  out the windows updates webpage and then you can then select either Express (Recommended) or Custom (Advanced) Installation. This is the easiest command option to remember.

• wupdmgr.exe -z -q

This command switch would Auto downloads all critical updates and installs them.


Using update WUAUCLT Command Line on all Windows - XP/7/W2K/W2K3/W2K8:

• net stop wuauserv 
•  net start wuauserv
To restart the update service on the client, which can be done manually by stopping and  restarting the service through the above command line.

To force quick update from the windows server especially in an enterprise environment where you have your own Windows Server Updates Services (WSUS) setup use:


• wuauclt /detectnow
The detectnow switch will force a relatively immediate query to the WSUS server to see if there are any updates that are needed. If there are, the yellow shield will appear in the system tray. This is very quick within 20-30 seconds.


• wuauclt /r/ReportNow
The ReportNow switch will force the client to send updated status to the WSUS server. It may take a minute or two for the server to reconcile and display the updated status.

•  %systemroot%\WindowsUpdate.log 
The log file is just a text file  and viewable in Notepad. If the server you’re trying to connect to is faulty or group policy server then the trace will be in there.


• wuauclt /scannow
To force the system to check for any patches that may apply or a patch that won't be applicable until another software is installed:

 

Setting up a delicious account and geek dinner invitation

Today,  I decided to create an account with delicious, a web base services that incorporates bookmark for users to remember sites visited. Oh! by the way I signed up for the geek dinner invitation only. I hope am geek or less geek to be invited.

Over the last few weeks I have been busy studying for one of my Microsoft Engineer exam which is coming up very soon. One of the ideas that came into my mind is using Yahoo Widget on Windows XP professional with a standalone calendar such as sunbird. This idea was proving difficult to implement on windows whereas it is very easy and simply to implement on Mac OS X with dashboard.

Its has been said that the widget implementation on the newest operating systems 'Vista' seems to be very easy and work.

I am hoping at some later dates to publish the links and documentations on how to use widget and calendar on Windows XP.

Photoblogging and photo gallery

To find out more about my photoblogging and photo gallery skills, check out Folar's photo website.

The meaning of the word photoblog could be found at wikipedia.

Have fun!

Technology

New emerging Technology issues such as Mac OSX , Windows OS' Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Newest operating system known as Windows Vista, Linux and other s.

Spyware

How to remove CoolWebSearch and an arctiles from Sunbelt which highlighted the pros and cons of this agent. Another step by step guide could be found at PC sympathy forum

Active Directory Implementation and Troubleshootings

Source of information about Active Directory, migration issues, users and computers as well as troubleshooting tips and links.

(1) A very good site is called wikipedia encyclopedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Active_Directory

(2)Troubleshoot tools for Active Directory http://www.petri.co.il/determining_fsmo_role_holders
(3)unattended Installation of Active Directory http://www.petri.co.il/unattended_installation_of_active_directory.htm
(4) How to view and create FSMO roles in windows 2003 articles number Q324801 http://support.microsoft.com/kb/324801

(5)Flexible Single Master Operation Transfer and Seizure Process KB Q223787 http://support.microsoft.com/kb/223787

(6)Using NTdsutil to transfer or seize FSMO Roles to a Domain Controller kbhowto KB255504-

(7) Permissions Are Affected After You Demote a Domain Controller,keywords: KBkbnetwork kbui kbprb KB320230

(8) You can use the Subinacl tool from the Microsoft Windows NT Resource Kit, see link .

Group Policy Links
There is a group policy wiki

Certicate Services
How to install window 2000 offline RootCA, the KB Q271386 Q279440http://support.microsoft.com/kb/q279440/

Farnborough Train Diary on 160305

Evening Train

1800 Walking towards the train station, I left so early and there is now need to run

1814 I arrived at the train station, only to discover that the train has been delayed for about 5 minutes, at least there was announcement, and this is the kind of services you will be expecting from the British rail.

1822 The London to Charing Cross train arrived

1842 We arrived at Waterloo East

Gone to WSmith as usual , on my way to onboard the train there was a confusion, as the guard closed the door to the entrance, after about 1 minute the doors were later opened

1903 Sitting in the train, slightly empty, but people were coming onboard one after another. I also saw a cleaner empting the bin.

1912 Right on time, here we go.......

2014 Arrived at Farnborough station

London Train Diary on 160305

Morning Train
07:48 I woke up very late today therefore I am not feeling well,I have muscular and general pain and, also find it very difficult to wake up early.
08:05 going to the train station
08:28 Travelling to London
08:46 we arrived at Working station
08:50 I saw a very beautifully landscape at Berryland station, you will never see this unless the train is running very slow.
09:20 at London Waterloo. I have bit of time on my hand to catch my next train therefore I gone to Boots to buy my lunch. They have "Meal Deal" you buy three items for £2.70 or £3.30, this is not a bad offers as compare to the lunch as they serve as work.
09:29 right on queue, going to Elmstead woods
09:50 Arrived at Elmstead woods station
10:05 Arrived at Work

Evening Train Day Two

18:36, I wonder why I always leaving work so late to catch my train, but this time I had determine not run to catch the train.

18:48 the train is "dead on time" to Waterloo East
19:11 Arrived at Waterloo East
19:15 I was wondering what to do next since my train is not due in 20 minutes. I visited WHSmith, browsing through the bookshelf magazine the one that caught my eye , is the Canon digital camera.

Any comment is welcome as to which camera to buy, and also do not forget I am on limited budget, around £99 to £150, I am going home.

19:39 my train is going towards Southampton Central
20:14 Arrived at Farnborough
20:20 on my way home,I was thinking of the right title and organisation of my web log
20:35 at Home

London Train Diary, Week One, Day Two

Morning Train, Day Two
0728 I caught an early train to London, this one is neat and tidy.
0750 When at Junction between Wimbledon and Clapham, I noticed the is slow or crawling.
0758 At this particular time the train beginning to go faster.
0811 We reach our final destination, London
0816 Walk across to Waterloo East platform
0820 The train Sevenoak arrived on time
0835 At Elmstead woods station, off to work and will write read more later.

London Train Diary

DayTime Journey - Day one
08:16 trying to cach the south west trains going to London, very old and unclean. People in the train are either very busy reading the daily newspapers or novel, or some other books or sleeping.

08:59 at Clampton Junction train still running late.

09:03 at Vauxhall and listen to podcast which mentioned, the one minute tip .I Finally got to London at 09:10 hours.

09:03 I missed the train going to Sevennoak and I walked down from London waterloo to Waterloo East.

09:21 at London Waterloo East station, when waiting for my train to arrive, I pick up a daily newspaper to read, and the trains finally come on time.

My First Weblog

Today, a chilled day I finally got to post something on my blog and also I spent a few hours deciding the look and feeling of the site.

I am currently listening to podcast when building the site and as well as studying. Anyway, I better go shopping before the store close. On my way to Asda my local superstore, I saw about six policemen arrested a “guy”, he looked terrify.

On football, Arsenal won the FA cup tie 1-0.

Watch out for more information to come.!!!!!