Motive Smartbridge AutoUpdate - What is this?

Question

I receive the subject AutoUpdate message every time I log onto IE.  The dialog box states a new update is available and asks if I want to install it.  I always choose 'NO' because I don't know what I would be updating.  Does anyone know what that is?  I looked on the control panel, under Add or Remove Program and I couldn't find it there.  Any ideas anyone?    Any help would be appreciated.

fireberd · Answer

Do you have a 'Smartbridge' Wireless LAN connection?  If so that is what the update is for.

llty5788 · Answer

Thanks for the reply.  I do not have a wireless LAN connection, but I do have a wireless mouse and keyboard for my desktop.  Could this be the culprit?

fireberd · Answer

No, the wireless mouse/keyboard is different than wireless 'networking'. I did a search for smartbridge on google and it also shows up as a Bridge (card game) program.

llty5788 · Answer

Wow, that's strange, considering I don't even know how to play Bridge.    Any idea how I can disable it?  If I can't find it in the Add / Remove Programs, any suggestions on what I should do to get rid of it?

rjmat · Answer

Do you have a DSL connection? That shows up for me with Verizon on line DSL.

maxd · Answer

It's a trouble-shooting startup. Not required. Disable the auto-update feature using msconfig (command) at Start/Run. Are you using Sympatico ?

llty5788 · Answer

Rjmat, yes, I do have Verizon DSL. Should I choose "yes" to the update prompt? If so, what in the world am I updating?

Maxd, I don't understand your reply. How do I disable it? More importantly, do I need to udpate it? What the heck is Motive Smartbridge? I don't know what Sympatico is, so I don't think I am using it.

Message Edited by llty5788 on 06-16-2004 08:45 PM

maxd · Answer

Look at this.

http://www.sysinfo.org/startuplist.php?filter=motive+smartbridge

To disable (aka keep it from running) Motive SB go to Start, then Run and type in this: msconfig

Click on the Startup tab and uncheck the box next to the program(s). Choose restart.

rjmat · Answer

IIty5788, I don't know! I have not been prompted for any updates.

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