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Windows updates in a P2P Network, how?

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by warpman999

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We have about 15 to 20 PCs in the office. We don't have a server of any kind. All the PCs are running winxp pro. My question is, how do I make sure that all the PCs have the latest widows updates? Also, can anyone recommend any antispyware for this setup? We are currently running Symantec Antivirus V10 Corporate Edition, which is another product that I want to monitor but thats another story. Any help/info would be greatly appreciated.

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by retro77

Setup Automatic updates on each of the systems to download and install the updates at an off hour time. I use 3:00am as I know that no one is using the computers at that time.

For the Symantec, I believe the software will only install on a server OS, not 100% positive.

by warpman999

Unfortunatelly they have been instructed to shutdown their PCs, printers, etc... everyday before they go home. So, I need to find a way to verify, make sure that the updates are taking place. Thanks for your input.

by cg it

you can specify when automatic updates goes and looks for updates. your not set at the default 3am time.

as far as installing, well, you can configure automatic updates to download and then install. What will happen is that at the end of the day when the user turns off the machine, the updates will be installed.

you edit the local machine group policy or just configure automatic updates in control panel.

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