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Re: Labview Method to Initiate Windows Update, Virus Scan, Etc

tst

From:	tst
Subject:	Re: Labview Method to Initiate Windows Update, Virus Scan, Etc
Date:	Fri, 21 Jan 2005 02:10:40 -0600 (CST)

I've never tried it, and I'd be happy if anyone can provide an answer for h=
ow to do it, but it seems to me that getting inside the inner workings of m=
echanisms like auto-updates is not something the designers of those program=
s had in mind. I'm sure that even if it is possible through a simple measur=
e (like an EXE or a DLL), actually integrating the update will probably not=
work well because these programs would expect some other programs to call =
them.
That said, I can think of two options:
1. Shut down or disable =
the programs and call them yourself (let's say by simulating a stream of mo=
use clicks in certain locations). If you ask me this isn't good either, bec=
ause these programs often want you to restart the computer after the update=
and I'm sure you don't want that in your program. Which brings me to
2.=
Don't run a time critical app on a computer that's open to outside influen=
ce, and that includes managers playing solitaire, people surfing on NI's si=
te, and yes, automatic updates. Don't let the computer be on the network, o=
r at least don't let it be connected to the internet. Have someone run the =
updates once a week or once every two weeks.