Get Easier Updates with Microsoft Update
Built on the same core technology as Windows Update, the
new Microsoft Update service will not only update Windows
components, but also selected Microsoft products beginning
with Office 2003 Editions and Office XP. No more having to
go to Windows Update, followed by Office Update, followed
by multiple downloads off the Microsoft Download Center.
The Microsoft Update service will not replace Windows
Update, but instead is a separate service. On the first
visit you will be prompted to complete the Microsoft
Update Opt-in Wizard. If you are using Windows XP SP2 or
Windows Server 2003 SP1, you will need to click the gold
bar along the top of the browser window to view the
ActiveX control installation prompt for this Opt-in Wizard.
After you have signed up for Microsoft Update, a new
shortcut to the service will be placed on the Start menu,
and the Windows Update icon will also redirect to
Microsoft Update. The Automatic Updates client will also
use the new service and will detect, download, and install
updates for all Microsoft products for you.
I hope this clear any confusion.
Engel