IMF Updater

IMF Updater - Version 1.0

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Features

  • Automatically download and install Exchange 2003 IMF filter definition updates from Microsoft Update
  • Detect available Exchange 2003 IMF updates and display count (no download/install)
  • Ideal for exchange servers that do not have Windows Updates set to automatic install
Details
Twice a month, Microsoft release an update for the Exchange 2003 Intelligent Message Filter (IMF) to help keep the built-in spam filter at its most effective. Downloading and installing these updates is easy if you have your Exchange server set to automatically download and install all updates from Microsoft Update, however it is a bit of a chore if you do not wish to set your server to auto update as someone has to remember to manually update the server every 2 weeks.
So that is why I created this application, to automatically download and install JUST the Exchange IMF updates from Microsoft Update without needing to change your automatic update settings and without having to download any other updates at the same time. This is a command-line application so can easily be scheduled using Windows Task Scheduler or can be added to an existing scheduled batch file for example.
NOTE: I recommend that you run this file out of normal business hours as the SMTP service will be restarted if any available updates are found and installed

Usage
If you want the application to search for, and automatically install, any available IMF updates then just run it with no parameters.
If you just want the application to tell you if there are any available updates (but not actually download and install them) then run the application with the /DetectOnly switch.

Prerequisites
  • To run this program you must have the Microsoft .NET Framework installed (version 2.0 or higher)
  • You must have visitted the Microsoft Update site previously on your exchange server
  • The latest windows update installer software must be installed, visit Microsoft Update to install this
  • The Interop.WUApiLib.dll file must be present in the directory you are running IMFUpdater.exe from
  • The ContentFilterState registry key must be set to a value of 1 - for more information see Updating the Exchange IMF
Please note that unless you have modified the default security policy then you will not be able to run any .NET programs (such as this one) from a network location, you need to run it from a 'trusted' location such as your desktop.


Name: IMFUpdater.zip
Size: 0.1 MB
Version: 1.0
.NET Framework: 2.0
Installer or Stand-Alone: Stand Alone Executable



News

IMF Updater 1.0
11 Jan 2009 IMF Updater is a command line application that installs new Exchange IMF definition updates from the Windows Update site. Ideal for scheduling IMF updates on servers that do not have Windows Updates set to auto install.
VNC Remote Setup Update
16 Nov 2008 Version 2 of VNC Remote Setup is now available for download and includes a new interface and a large amount of new features. Visit the Programs & Utilities page to try it out for yourself.
New Application Added
14 Aug 2008 I have uploaded my first release of a command-line application named DLManage. It was originally created to enable users to be added/removed from a Distribution List in Active Directory via a script but it also works with security groups fine as well. Visit the Programs & Utilities page to download it.
Check out IMFutil
15 May 2008 I am currently working on writing a program called IMFutil which integrates with the Exchange 2003 IMF filter to allow you to manage IMF in a user friendly, feature rich application. As always, this software will be completely free.

Contact

Technical Support: support@cjwdev.co.uk

Suggestions: comments@cjwdev.co.uk