How do I turn off updates?

Hi a clicked yes to allow updates on ym computer and it keeps comin up sayin
restart my computer all the time and its really annoying, so I just want them
to stop but cant find how to. Thanks

No I havent said yes, cos i dont want my system to restart and i dont want
any updates, it counts down from 5 mins tho n once it restarted cos i didnt
click restart comp within that time.

"Maurice N ~ MVP" wrote:

> Hello,
> Did you reply Yes to have it restart the system? (at least one time. Right
> after the updates completed.)
>
> Review HOW TO: Configure Automatic Updating in Windows XP - 306525
> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=306525
>
> Make sure to "View Installation History" by starting Windows Update, but
> then look at left-hand-side frame, to select/click on the option "Review your
> update history".
> See if your particular update is already listed as "succeeded".
>
>
> --
> Maurice N
> MVP Windows - Shell / User
> -----
>
> "" wrote:
>
> > Hi a clicked yes to allow updates on ym computer and it keeps comin up sayin
> > restart my computer all the time and its really annoying, so I just want them
> > to stop but cant find how to. Thanks

Hello,
Did you reply Yes to have it restart the system? (at least one time. Right
after the updates completed.)

Review HOW TO: Configure Automatic Updating in Windows XP - 306525
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=306525

Make sure to "View Installation History" by starting Windows Update, but
then look at left-hand-side frame, to select/click on the option "Review your
update history".
See if your particular update is already listed as "succeeded".


--
Maurice N
MVP Windows - Shell / User
-----

"" wrote:

> Hi a clicked yes to allow updates on ym computer and it keeps comin up sayin
> restart my computer all the time and its really annoying, so I just want them
> to stop but cant find how to. Thanks

Have it restart. Do a logoff & a restart. Not doing it will cause more problems later.

--
Maurice N
MVP Windows - Shell / User
-----

wrote:
> No I havent said yes, cos i dont want my system to restart and i dont
> want any updates, it counts down from 5 mins tho n once it restarted
> cos i didnt click restart comp within that time.
>
> "Maurice N ~ MVP" wrote:
>
>> Hello,
>> Did you reply Yes to have it restart the system? (at least one
>> time. Right after the updates completed.)
>>
>> Review HOW TO: Configure Automatic Updating in Windows XP - 306525
>> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=306525
>>
>> Make sure to "View Installation History" by starting Windows Update,
>> but then look at left-hand-side frame, to select/click on the option
>> "Review your update history".
>> See if your particular update is already listed as "succeeded".
>>
>>
>> --
>> Maurice N
>> MVP Windows - Shell / User
>> -----
>>
>> "" wrote:
>>
>>> Hi a clicked yes to allow updates on ym computer and it keeps comin
>>> up sayin restart my computer all the time and its really annoying,
>>> so I just want them to stop but cant find how to. Thanks

I know you clicked yes to allow updates.

Question is: Have you restarted the system after that? It is needed.
If you have not, do so now.

If you have, and if you can follow directions carefully, do these steps.

(to be sure to see all folders)
Check the Windows Explorer "View" options --- set it to show you all folders; all system folders; & hidden files.
Bring up Windows Explorer / Tools / Folder Options/ select VIEW Tab and look at all of settings listed.

"CHECK" (turn on) Display the contents of system folders.

Under column, Hidden files and folders----choose ( *select* ) Show hidden files and folders.
Next, un-check Hide extensions for known file types.
Next un-check Hide protected operating system files.

(to clean up downloaded files for Automatic updates / Windows Update)
From main Windows Start menu, select RUN, type in
CMD <Enter-key>

type in
net stop wuauserv <Enter-key>

Go to Windows Explorer.
Look on your system drive (usually C ) and look at the Windows folder name. Like Windows or WINNT.
Modify following as appropriate.
If your Windows folder is C:\Windows. Look at this folder
C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\Download

If you find files in there, delete them. That folder is where files are stored from W U downloads.

Go back to Command prompt window.
type in
net start wuauserv <Enter-key>

EXIT <Enter-key>

If the very same updates are offered again, please post back with specific details, including the description of updates offered.

--
Maurice N
MVP Windows - Shell / User
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wrote:
> Hi a clicked yes to allow updates on ym computer and it keeps comin
> up sayin restart my computer all the time and its really annoying, so
> I just want them to stop but cant find how to. Thanks

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mine. Being the year 69, Not what the pervs. were thinking!

"" wrote:

> Hi a clicked yes to allow updates on ym computer and it keeps comin up sayin
> restart my computer all the time and its really annoying, so I just want them
> to stop but cant find how to. Thanks