Ok, give me one valid reason not to use windows update.
Without using windows update.
Thanks.
Ok, give me one valid reason not to use windows update.
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because im pentesting.
1) Disable all RPC services or use a firewall to block their service ports.
2) Download the patch installer as a one off and apply it manually.
I'm a compulsive post editor, you might wanna wait until my post has been online for 5-10 mins before quoting it as it will likely change.
I know I seem harsh in some of my replies. SORRY! But if you're doing something illegal or posting something that seems to be obvious BS I'm going to call you on it.
Because , Did it really download KB124390-54589545....Ok, give me one valid reason not to use windows update.
MITM,Web proxy
The same could be said of automatic updates. Which is actually worse because it's not visual to the user - at least one can manually verify the SSL chain in a web browser.
I can provide actual sysadmin legit reasons, but considering the OP's general silence on their actual reason ("because i am pentesting" doesn't work!), I'm betting that there isn't a legitimate reason to do so.
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Still not underestimating the power...
There is no such thing as bad information - There is truth in the data, so you sift it all, even the crap stuff.