SDS200 database options?

[dkcorlfla]

Will try to quickly explain the concern: thinking of buying SDS200 but the only Windows computer I have available is a dual boot running Win10 and Linux. Don't want to let Win10 loose on the internet so when it's booted into Win10 the Ethernet cable is unplugged.

The SDS200 has an Ethernet plug so can it be used to update the data base without having the Win10 computer online?

Or can I just download the database direct and use ftp to load it into the scanner?

Thanks for any ideas

 

[wrockjm]

The database update has to go through the program running on windows. If you are using Sentinel you would have to connect windows to the internet briefly to update the database in the program which is updated once a week. Then you can disconnect the internet and download the database to your sds 200.

 

[K9KLC]

The database update has to go through the program running on windows. If you are using Sentinel you would have to connect windows to the internet briefly to update the database in the program which is updated once a week. Then you can disconnect the internet and download the database to your sds 200.

Also any updates to the scanner would need to occur in this manner.

 

[dkcorlfla]

I was afraid of that. Seems if I let that darn Windows computer online even for a short bit it phones home and starts downloading updates. I have some ham radio programming software that the updates are likely to break. I do have an advanced Opnsense router that I should be able to setup a vlan and put a tight leash on the Windows computer but that might be more trouble then just doing a manual programming.

 

[kc2asb]

I was afraid of that. Seems if I let that darn Windows computer online even for a short bit it phones home and starts downloading updates.

In Win 10, under Settings ----> Windows Update, you can pause updates in blocks of 7 days (up to a max of 28 days, IIRC). Try that before connecting the computer to the net. If only the updates could be turned off completely.

If you hate Win 10, wait until you move up to Win 11.

 

[buddrousa]

Updates are for Security Reasons and are good things.

 

[Hit_Factor]

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[dkcorlfla]

In Win 10, under Settings ----> Windows Update, you can pause updates in blocks of 7 days (up to a max of 28 days, IIRC). Try that before connecting the computer to the net. If only the updates could be turned off completely.

If you hate Win 10, wait until you move up to Win 11.

Pausing the updates is a good idea, I will look into that. Setting up a very restricted vlan for the Windows computer is also something I want to look into.

I have no need for Win 11 and will not upgrading. All I want Windows for is running radio programming software that's not available on Linux.

 

[dkcorlfla]

Updates are for Security Reasons and are good things.

No need for security if the computer is air gapped from the Internet, well at least as long as your not refining nuclear fuel ;-)

 

[buddrousa]

That you download from the internet that has a larger % of being infected.
You are entitled to your opinion but what good is having a car when you do not drive it.

 

[dkcorlfla]

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For normal people that would be a good idea but I'm not normal. I like to do things the hard complex way. Windows 10 stuffed into KVM box on my fedora workstation is how I would roll.

 

[Hit_Factor]

For normal people that would be a good idea but I'm not normal. I like to do things the hard complex way. Windows 10 stuffed into KVM box on my fedora workstation is how I would roll.

Obviously not the hardest way possible, you did ask for ideas. 😉

 

[kc2asb]

Pausing the updates is a good idea, I will look into that. Setting up a very restricted vlan for the Windows computer is also something I want to look into.

I have no need for Win 11 and will not upgrading. All I want Windows for is running radio programming software that's not available on Linux.

Just one thing - pausing the updates may *not* stop Windows from downloading them. After you go beyond the max # of pauses, I believe you have no option but to install them. However, one would think it's possible to find and delete the update files.


Good thing on Win 11. Nothing but annoying pop ups until you start uninstalling programs that you don't want or need.

 

[fxdscon]

thinking of buying SDS200 but the only Windows computer I have available is a dual boot running Win10 and Linux.

Maybe setup a tri-boot with another install of Win 10 (maybe on a separate hard drive) that could connect to the internet without disturbing your original install of Win 10.

 

[dave3825]

I was afraid of that. Seems if I let that darn Windows computer online even for a short bit it phones home and starts downloading updates.

Just one thing - pausing the updates may *not* stop Windows from downloading them. After you go beyond the max # of pauses, I believe you have no option but to install them.

With in the last month I posted 2 programs that permanently stop windows updates. I’m on the road and the names escape me at the moment. Just search the word update and put my screen name in and it should reveal the thread. I have been using the first one for a few years and it works good.

 

[Enforcer52]

It is not recommended to disable Windows updates as doing so can leave your system open to security risks. However, if you still want to proceed with disabling the updates, you can follow the below steps:
1. To open the Local Group Policy Editor, press the Windows key + R, type "gpedit.msc", and hit Enter.
2. Navigate to: Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Windows Update.
3. Double-click on "Configure Automatic Updates", and choose the "Disabled" option.
4. Click "OK" to save the changes.
5. Now, open the Registry Editor by pressing the Windows key + R, typing "regedit", and hitting Enter.
6. Navigate to: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate\AU.
7. If the key "AU" doesn't exist, create it by right-clicking on the "WindowsUpdate" key, selecting New > Key, and naming it "AU".
8. Right-click on the "AU" key, select New > DWORD (32-bit) Value, and name it "NoAutoUpdate".
9. Double-click on the "NoAutoUpdate" value and set its value to 1.
10. Click "OK" to save the changes.

 

[Enforcer52]

With in the last month I posted 2 programs that permanently stop windows updates

I'm either blind or not seeing the files you mention when searching your posts. Any better suggestion as to what to search for?

 

[Hit_Factor]

I'm either blind or not seeing the files you mention when searching your posts. Any better suggestion as to what to search for?

Search Google, Google knows.

 

[Enforcer52]

Also this program WUB Windows Update Blocker at sordum.org

Windows Update Blocker v1.8

In Windows There is no option to turn off Windows Updates. Windows Update Blocker is a tool that helps you to disable or enable Updates.

www.sordum.org

 

[Hit_Factor]

Don't worry about those programs that block updates. No way there could be backdoor code or other nefarious code.