Move or clear computers from SCCM collection

[chicagotech]

Q; We are running SCCM 2007. We created a software distribution collection and want to test group computers. In the Membership Rues, I add my computer host name by going to Query Rules. After I apply it, many computers show up on the software Update collection. I find if I delete those computer in the collection, all those computers will disappear from the system collection and it may take a couple hours (depends on the schedule or heartbeat discovery) to come back. Is there a way to move the computers from the collection instead of delete them from the system collection?

A: No, do NOT delete computers from a collection--that deletes the computer object completely--it doesn't "remove it from the collection only". You have to get your collection query correct, not delete objects.

[chicagotech]

Yes, you are right about "You have to get your collection query correct, not delete objects". After the post, I went to the Query Rule Properties again, and added "All Windows Vista Systems" on the "Limit to collection". I know it is stupid way to do, but clear all computers since we don't have any Vista systems. Does that also cancel the software update on those removed computers?