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Patch for System Update to randomize users' scheduler settings for Windows 2000, Vista, XP

Patch for System Update to randomize users' scheduler settings for Windows 2000, Vista, XP

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Patch for System Update to randomize users' scheduler settings for Windows 2000, Vista, XP

287.6KB
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Windows Vista (32-Bit)

Windows Vista (64-Bit)

Windows XP (32-bit)

22 Jan 2008
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TVSU random scheduler patch

randomscheduler.exe

283.5 KB
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Windows Vista (32-Bit)

Windows Vista (64-Bit)

Windows XP (32-bit)

22 Jan 2008
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Installation instructions for TVSU random scheduler patch

randomscheduler.txt

4.1 KB
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Windows Vista (32-Bit)

Windows Vista (64-Bit)

Windows XP (32-bit)

22 Jan 2008
Recommended

Description

his update uses an algorithm to set the scheduler on each computer to a different day and time.

Compatible Devices

This package is supported on the following systems configured with ThinkVantage System Update:

  • Lenovo 3000 C100, C200, N100, N200, V100, V200 notebook computers
  • Lenovo 3000 J100, J105, J110, J115, J200, J200p, J205, S200, S200p, S205 desktop computers
  • ThinkPad Reserve Edition
  • ThinkPad A30, A30p, A31, A31p
  • ThinkPad G40, G41, G50
  • ThinkPad R30, R31, R32, R40, R40e, R50, R50e, R50p, R51, R51e, R52, R60, R60e, R60i, R61, R61e, R61i
  • ThinkPad S31
  • ThinkPad T23, T30, T40, T40p, T41, T41p, T42, T42p, T43, T43p, T60, T60p, T61, T61p
  • ThinkPad X22, X23, X24, X30, X31, X32, X40, X41, X41 Tablet, X60, X60s, X60 Tablet, X61, X61s, X61 Tablet
  • ThinkPad Z60m, Z60t, Z61e, Z61m, Z61p, Z61t
  • All ThinkCentre desktop computers

What's More

This update improves download performance by resetting the scheduler to retrieve updates from Lenovo servers when requests for updates are not at their peak. If the scheduler is currently set to retrieve updates at 11A.M. on the 1st day of each month, this update uses an algorithm to set the scheduler on each computer to a different day and time.
Additional information

This update for the System Update scheduler may also work with other systems that meet the system requirements. However, no testing has been done with other systems and no support is provided for using this hotfix package on any system other than those listed as a "Supported system."

Software requirements

The following operating systems are supported:

  • Microsoft Windows Vista (32-bit and 64-bit)
  • Microsoft Windows XP Professional with Service Pack 2 or later
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 with Service Pack 4 or later


New for this release
  • This update checks the date and time of the users' scheduler settings. If the scheduled time is 11A.M. on the 1st day of each month, this update uses an algorithm to reset the scheduler settings to request updates from the Lenovo servers when network traffic is not at its peak.
Downloading the package
  1. Click the file links to download the files from the Web page.
  2. When prompted, select a drive and directory in which to save the downloaded files.
Installing the package

Under Windows Vista
  1. Click Start, then click Start Search.
  2. Type randomscheduler.exe in the search field, then click Search Everywhere. This will locate the file you just downloaded.
  3. Double-click the randomscheduler.exe icon. You may see a dialog stating "A program needs your permission to continue". If you see this dialog, click Continue.
  4. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation.
Under Windows XP or 2000
  1. Click Start, select Find or Search, then click Files and folders.
  2. Type randomscheduler.exe in the search field, then click Find Now. This will locate the file you just downloaded.
  3. Double-click the randomscheduler.exe icon.
  4. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation.
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Alias Id: MIGR-69486

Last Modified Date: 05 Mar 2020

Original Publish Date: 22 Jan 2008

Document ID: DS000884

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