We need to reboot a win 2003 standard server with the least amount of down time possible. What steps do you take to ensure no windows updates will be applied durring the reboot?
How to Reboot Windows Server 2003 Without Installing Updates
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Best Answer
Check the windows update settings and assure that the system is set to NOT download updates. If it has downloaded already, there will normally be an icon on the notification area indicating they are ready to install. However, you need to manually initiate the install. If someone has done this, the next reboot will complete the process. Again, the icon in the notification area will pop up a warning about the system needeing a restart to finish an update. If the system is set to install automatically, it would likley have rebooted.