Automatic Update Slowing My Computer

I previously had problems with Windows Automatic Update slowing down my
computer whenever there was a large update, so I set it to "Notify me but
don't automatically download or install updates". I again had major slowdown
problems a few days ago, which got to the point where I couldn't open most
applications. Eventually I learned there was a new Windows update a few days
ago. On the off chance that Windows Update may be the cause of my slowdown
problem, I turned off Automatic Update and then manually downloaded the new
updates. That solved my slowdown problem.

Does anyone know why Windows Update would slow down my computer when it's
set to "Notify me but don't download ..." . Should I just leave my Automatic
Update turned off? (I'm running Windows XP)

Gary,

Please see this article : The Infamous Svchost Issue
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/blog...showentry=1071

Follow the steps laid out that were posted May 4th at the top.
That's what's causing the 'major slowdown'.
Also suggest that the system have some 'housecleaning' done.

Show hidden files, folders, and system files :
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tuto...l62.html#winxp

Using Windows Explorer [ Start > Programs ( All Programs on XP Home ) >
Accessories ] navigate to WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution

Open the subfolder, Download, and delete *all contents*
Open the subfolder, EventCache, and delete *all contents*
Close Windows Explorer
Empty the Recycle Bin
IF the issue rears it's ugly head again, stop the Automatic Update
service - Start > Run > type in

net stop wuauserv
Click OK or press Enter
Leave the Services console OPEN for now

Using Windows Explorer, navigate to WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution\DataStore

Delete DataStore.edb [ NOTE: Deleting DataStore.edb will erase the
update history shown on the Windows or Microsoft Update site ]
Close Windows Explorer
Empty the Recycle Bin

Restart the AU service -

Start > Run > type in

net start wuauserv

Click OK or press Enter


MowGreen [MVP 2003-2007]
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Gary wrote:

> I previously had problems with Windows Automatic Update slowing down my
> computer whenever there was a large update, so I set it to "Notify me but
> don't automatically download or install updates". I again had major slowdown
> problems a few days ago, which got to the point where I couldn't open most
> applications. Eventually I learned there was a new Windows update a few days
> ago. On the off chance that Windows Update may be the cause of my slowdown
> problem, I turned off Automatic Update and then manually downloaded the new
> updates. That solved my slowdown problem.
>
> Does anyone know why Windows Update would slow down my computer when it's
> set to "Notify me but don't download ..." . Should I just leave my Automatic
> Update turned off? (I'm running Windows XP)