The question: Why would someone want to block the installation of a Microsoft service pack and why did Microsoft create the tool to let them block the installation ? The purpose of the Windows Service Pack Blocker Tool Kit is to temporarily prevent the installation – but not the download – of Windows XP Service Pack 3 and Windows Vista Service Pack 1 for 12 months and Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2 until March 2008.
The Service Pack Blocker Tool Kit was designed for companies and organizations that test new software thoroughly before applying it to all machines of their network. The damages that a new Service Pack – or any new software – could cause are immense and those organizations want to test it in a safe environment before patching all computers.
The Service Pack Blocker was not designed with end users in mind but it can be used by downloaded and used by anyone. I would not suggest to use it though in a home environment because those service packs contain important security updates that should be installed on any computers connecting to the Internet.
via Download Squad
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