Windows update service

In contrast to typical single-user software, multi-user database applications such as PDXpert have demanding communications and infrastructure requirements. As such, they're often more sensitive to unexpected changes in their working environment.

PDXpert software relies upon services provided by Windows and particularly the Microsoft .NET application framework. PDXpert also requires a stable installation of the Microsoft SQL Server database engine.

Windows, .NET and SQL Server updates performed while the PDXpert client or PDXpert Application Server is active can cause unpredictable results.

• You should not accept automatic updates using the Windows Update background service while PDXpert is running. You should promptly accept updates only after stopping your PDXpert software.
  • In Windows XP: Start > Control Panel > Automatic Updates > Notify me but don't automatically download or install them
  • In Vista/Windows 7: Start > Control Panel > Windows Update > Change settings > Check for updates but let me choose whether to download and install them
• PDXpert client: Close the application any time that Windows Update service indicates that your computer will be (or has been) updated. If the update services has made significant changes, you may need to reboot your computer.
• PDXpert Application Server: Reboot the computer after any update to Windows, .NET or SQL Server.