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    Windows Update Vista New Look?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Amnesiac, Oct 15, 2009.

  1. Amnesiac

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    I've been away for a week, and I haven't used a computer during that time, and when I got back the computer did an update and now Windows Update in Vista is looking like Windows 7's WU. Has anybody else noticed this, or is it just me?
     
    Amnesiac, Oct 15, 2009
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  2. cha

    cha Notebook Deity

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    Noticed it recently as well, looks nicer I have to say ;)
     
    cha, Oct 15, 2009
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  3. McGrady

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    It's been like this for almost a month now.
     
    McGrady, Oct 15, 2009
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  4. ronnieb

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    screen shot please :O
     
    ronnieb, Oct 15, 2009
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  5. McGrady

    McGrady Notebook Virtuoso

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    [​IMG]

    It is exactly like Windows 7. If you want it, just check for updates and install it.
     
    McGrady, Oct 15, 2009
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    Really? Wow, I've only just updated my computer.
     
    Amnesiac, Oct 15, 2009
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  7. McGrady

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    I don't exactly remember the date but its been here for awhile. I check for updates almost daily, so I had it pretty quick.
     
    McGrady, Oct 15, 2009
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  8. Amnesiac

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    Here you go.
     

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    Amnesiac, Oct 15, 2009
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  9. DetlevCM

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    I'm pretty sure mine still looks like good old Vista.
    And yes, I have all updates.
     
    DetlevCM, Oct 16, 2009
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  10. McGrady

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    Probably not checking the appropriate option under WU settings which allows you to get this update.
     
    McGrady, Oct 16, 2009
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  11. DetlevCM

    DetlevCM Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    As far as I am aware I have all optionl updates too...
     
    DetlevCM, Oct 16, 2009
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  12. fonduekid

    fonduekid JSUTAONHTERBIRCKINTEHWLAL

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    Same here.

    Am I (and Detlev) missing something?? :confused:
     
    fonduekid, Oct 16, 2009
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  13. pixelot

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    Really? Damn, now I really wish I could find my Vista install disk. I guess if I'm just using XP as a game launcher, I shouldn't care too much. :p
     
    pixelot, Oct 16, 2009
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  14. McGrady

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    Lol...hmm odd. All ticks checked under Settings and you checked for updates RIGHT NOW? And nothing?
     
    McGrady, Oct 16, 2009
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  15. DetlevCM

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    That's pretty much it.
     
    DetlevCM, Oct 16, 2009
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  16. catacylsm

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    Havent got it either :/ Just ran the check but only the online help and defender definitions are available for me.

    Its not anywhere in appearance and themes either.
     
    catacylsm, Oct 16, 2009
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  17. lao3hero

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    i got nothing too..
     
    lao3hero, Oct 16, 2009
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  18. RaYYaN

    RaYYaN Back on NBR :D

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    I still don't get it
    Can someone explain what has changed, and what you mean by WU

    Thanks
     
    RaYYaN, Oct 16, 2009
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  19. DetlevCM

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    WU = Windows Update
     
    DetlevCM, Oct 16, 2009
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    yer i dont have it either... just plain old vista for me and i did an update last night... and checked everything on the list...
     
    mtarm1, Oct 16, 2009
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  21. mtarm1

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    oh wait now i see it on my desktop...
     
    mtarm1, Oct 16, 2009
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  22. mtarm1

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    oh never mind that IS windows 7.. lol
     
    mtarm1, Oct 16, 2009
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  23. RaYYaN

    RaYYaN Back on NBR :D

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    Thanks Detlev

    Windows says its up to date, and I have also chosen to get option updates, so I guess I'll have to wait a while and see
     
    RaYYaN, Oct 16, 2009
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  24. DetlevCM

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    Possibly.

    I'm just thinking - what language version is that change on?

    There was someone who couldn't see anything in Windows Update on a Scandinavian copy of Vista - it looked quite different though...

    Here: http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=425577

    My Vista is German and "still the same old self".
     
    DetlevCM, Oct 16, 2009
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  25. Lanaya

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    My version is english, and I also have the "old" vista winupdate. I have all optional updates/ms software checked and no changes.
     
    Lanaya, Oct 16, 2009
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    Wolf04, Oct 16, 2009
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  27. demonhotrod

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    I have an English version of Vista Home Premium and the GUI updated for me 2, maybe 3 weeks ago
     
    demonhotrod, Oct 16, 2009
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  28. yuyi64

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    Same OS version here. My windows update look changed on 10/06/2009 after an update. The particular update was called Windows Update Agent 7.4.7600.226.
     
    yuyi64, Oct 16, 2009
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  30. kobe

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    You can always download it manually here if you want to

    Windows Update Agent 7.4.7600.226

    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/949104

    I don't see what all this commotion is about. There are still people out there who haven't even gotten Vista Service Pack 2 through Windows update yet.
     
    kobe, Oct 16, 2009
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  31. MaXimus

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    Anyone has a screenshot of the actual GUI change?? noone posted an image of the changed look...
     
    MaXimus, Oct 17, 2009
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  32. Amnesiac

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    Yes, we did:
     
    Amnesiac, Oct 17, 2009
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  33. MaXimus

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    hmmm, I don't see anything different, maybe coz Im using Windows 7 myself LOL :D
     
    MaXimus, Oct 17, 2009
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  34. Amnesiac

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    That would be it. Windows 7 has always been like that anyway. It's only recently that Vista got a GUI update. Come to think of it, I should check if my Vista on my laptop has it. It's changed on my desktop, but not my laptop AFAIK.
     
    Amnesiac, Oct 17, 2009
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  35. diggy

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    No change on my machines
     
    diggy, Oct 17, 2009
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    Windows updates are never distributed to everyone at the same time since it would probably cause an overload on their servers. Either be patient or download it manually.


    Here's another screenshot of the "new" Windows Update when there are no new updates available:

    [​IMG]
     
    Wolf04, Oct 17, 2009
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  37. RedPlaneta

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    Mine changed earlier this week (that's the reason I looked for something about it at the forum). Now then... the interesting fact on my side is that I don't remember to have accepted any updates the moment it changed. I know that probably I was tired or something and I accepted the usual Defender update and the update to WU was together and I didn't noticed... but honestly I don't remember that I did that before the WU look update.

    I was so surprised of having and update being installed (once turned on my laptop) that I just said :eek: , so I immediately ran WU to check the update history and when I noticed the completely different look I thought "Oh crap... this is some kind of Malware that replaces WU, I knew I shouldn't have visited that pr0n site" :p

    Well... I'm glad it was not Malware hehe. Definitely the Microsoft PR people are not doing their job well, 'cause I would've expected at least some sort of note on CNet or Techmeme about MS refreshing the look of WU.

    BTW... I'm on Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit English

    Attached is my screenshot.

    [​IMG]
     
    RedPlaneta, Oct 17, 2009
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  38. Wolf04

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    Well, it depends on whether you have WU set to automatically download and install updates. The same thing happened to me. I turned on my laptop and it just automatically updated itself with no notice whatsoever.
     
    Wolf04, Oct 17, 2009
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  39. Amnesiac

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    Hmm, just checked my laptop, and it appears to have the old GUI. I have all updates set to install automatically...
     
    Amnesiac, Oct 18, 2009
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  40. rjbg84

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    I too have it old style in my DV7...dunno why since its set to automatically accept and install updates...weird enough, my Vaio already updated the updater...
     
    rjbg84, Oct 18, 2009
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  41. DetlevCM

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    OK... my laptop was on standby overnight - I did not have it set to instal updates by itself - just to look - and it now changed to the "new one".

    First impression - very, very ugly.

    But then as someone noted before - it does't fit in with the Vista design.
     
    DetlevCM, Oct 20, 2009
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  42. Amnesiac

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    It works well for Windows 7, just not Vista.
     
    Amnesiac, Oct 21, 2009
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    While I don't consider Paul Thurrott as one of Microsoft PR people, I do remember him saying on the Windows Weekly podcast that Microsoft was planning to update Windows Update in both Vista and XP. I do agree that design wise, it should look more like Vista.
     
    Joyscant1980, Oct 25, 2009
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  44. Biomorphic

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    My Windows Update hasn't changed.
     
    Biomorphic, Oct 27, 2009
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    Probably a late reply, but a couple of hours after I poste my last message here, my Updater changed, I just let Windows Update do its magic by itself...
     
    rjbg84, Dec 23, 2009
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