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Is there a way to force all machines with java not to check for updates?

We have SUS that pushes updates but I am wondering if there is a way to force the control panel settings on all machines to not check so they are not being checked as often and only by SUS?

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andrewjamesb

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bergquistcompany

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Hello,

Copy under the --------------- to the "End Category" or [strings]?

From the .adm I am unclear which field is actually doing the disabling? As I want to have it disabled. So if I want to be able to get into Java in Control Panel but not have it check or run updates I'd set both to disable?

andrewjamesb

Hi Berg

You would need to copy below as it is and this will work for you as I have described above;

CLASS MACHINE

CATEGORY !!Java

POLICY !!Checkforupdatesatstart
KEYNAME "SOFTWARE\JavaSoft\Java Update\Policy"
EXPLAIN !!Checkforupdatesatstart_Help
VALUENAME "EnableAutoUpdateCheck"
VALUEON NUMERIC 1
VALUEOFF NUMERIC 0
END POLICY

POLICY !!EnableJavaUpdater
KEYNAME "SOFTWARE\JavaSoft\Java Update\Policy"
EXPLAIN !!EnableJavaUpdater_Help
VALUENAME "EnableJavaUpdate"
VALUEON NUMERIC 1
VALUEOFF NUMERIC 0
END POLICY

END CATEGORY

[strings]
Java="Andy' Java Template"
EnableJavaUpdater="Enable Java Updater"
EnableJavaUpdater_Help="When set to Enabled, Java Updater can run and the 'Check for updates' option appears on the Help menu. When set to Disabled, Java Updater cannot run and the 'Check for updates' option does not appear on the Help menu."
Checkforupdatesatstart="Check for updates at start (non-policy)"
Checkforupdatesatstart_Help=""When set to Enabled Java will check for updates at startup. When set to Disabled Java will not check for updates at startup."

bergquistcompany

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Ok I'm going to try it and to confirm as is it will disable control panel java from checking and installing updates?

Copy from Class Machine....to....startup" correct?

bergquistcompany

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ok added and check for updates at start is not configured nore is enable java updater
I should leave at not configured or set both to disabled?

andrewjamesb

Set both to disabled. Then you can update at a future date as you wish and when you want. Rather than the automatic installer running in the background

Hope this helps :-)

bergquistcompany

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FABULOUS! Thanks so much!