Disable Automatic Updates

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Comment #1 (Posted by an unknown user)
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thanks alot.
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thanks alot.
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one of the most annoying "features" of windows... thank you!
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helps with sp1 :-) (get rid of sp2!!!!!!)
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you should include that the user may need to switch to classic mode to see "Administrative Tools"
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thank god my computer aint lagging no more
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Quick and works exactly as presented. I agree that "Classic" mode is required, but I default my Control Panel to that anyway.
Comment #8 (Posted by Jesse)
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Thanks a bunch! Stupid annoying windows update i will murder you ahaahhah :/!!
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I tried doing that but it gives an error..... cant stop the service..what do I do now?
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It worked
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thanks
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Because it worked...
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Great!
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Did exactly what I wanted it to do.
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fixed in a blink, that has been bugging me for years, thank you
Comment #16 (Posted by an unknown user)
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great, those updates were annoying those microsoft sons o'bitches deserve to die
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good tip but you need clasic view thanks
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This only disables the service during that bootup. The next time you boot up your computer, there it is again -- enabled.
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Thanks a lot. You should include that the user may need to switch to classic mode to see the "Administrative Tools".
Comment #20 (Posted by an unknown user)
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Thank you. This helped me when Automatic Updates was continually crashing, and displaying error messages. Now my computer runs fine.
Comment #21 (Posted by an unknown user)
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Didnt work
Comment #22 (Posted by an unknown user)
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Clear, concise, to the point and works!
Comment #23 (Posted by an unknown user)
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Simple to follow
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Thank you for this hint. My problem wasn't really with the automatic updates, but rather the annoying pop up thing that said that they are off. I fixed this in the same way though by disabling Security Center service.
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well, my system is of 256MB RAM and because of this Automatic updates, system virtual memory is becoming low. Thanks to the above solution to turn it off
Comment #26 (Posted by an unknown user)
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Very helpful with nagging problem.
Comment #27 (Posted by an unknown user)
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Clear cut and quick.. What else could you ask for?
Comment #28 (Posted by an unknown user)
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Perfect answer for a grayed out box.
Comment #29 (Posted by an unknown user)
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thats got rid of that ..thanks
Comment #30 (Posted by an unknown user)
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very good advice dont use ie use firefox
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thxx soo much
Comment #32 (Posted by an unknown user)
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you know how to disable it properly and now my pc wont restart on its own thanks
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Thanks Really Superb
Comment #34 (Posted by an unknown user)
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very helpful
Comment #35 (Posted by an unknown user)
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Thank you Man This should be a basic thing
Comment #36 (Posted by an unknown user)
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fianlly, couldn't shut off auto updates the normal way, but this worked
Comment #37 (Posted by an unknown user)
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Thank you, the information was exactly what I was looking for. Unfortunately, this site is riddled with pop-ups
Comment #38 (Posted by an unknown user)
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Thanks. Excellent
Comment #39 (Posted by an unknown user)
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Already knew that, already did that. Tell me how to stop the insanely annoying nag for a restart!
Comment #40 (Posted by an unknown user)
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finally! I could not get rid of it. Thanks a lot
Comment #41 (Posted by an unknown user)
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Thanks for the tip! It works!
Comment #42 (Posted by an unknown user)
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clear, how, and why
Comment #43 (Posted by an unknown user)
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Thanks
Comment #44 (Posted by an unknown user)
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I am on administrative account, bot for some reason, its all filled in grey, and I cannot do anything about it. please help
Comment #45 (Posted by an unknown user)
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Good man...
Comment #46 (Posted by an unknown user)
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I have XP, and the command sequence does NOT go "Control Panel > Administrative Tools > Services", not even close - this article is useless to me.
Comment #47 (Posted by an unknown user)
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Thank you!
Comment #48 (Posted by an unknown user)
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Very good advice, thanks
Comment #49 (Posted by an unknown user)
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Thanks.
Comment #50 (Posted by an unknown user)
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Thank you so much for your help! Very easy steps to follow and it worked! I was able to stop these pesky automatic updates always hogging up my PC once and for all!
Comment #51 (Posted by an unknown user)
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Thanks. Brief accurate instructions. Great!
Comment #52 (Posted by an unknown user)
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it worked. no more nags!!!
Comment #53 (Posted by an unknown user)
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THANK YOU SOO MUCH!! in my control pannel, windows decided to block out the "turn off" button in "automatic updates" tab. this method is muuchh better so THANKS!!
Comment #54 (Posted by an unknown user)
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Thanks! spot on.
Comment #55 (Posted by an unknown user)
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That helped me a lot, thanks!
Comment #56 (Posted by ZNet)
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nice job...how do we turn it on again
Comment #57 (Posted by an unknown user)
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Thanks, worked like a charm
Comment #58 (Posted by an unknown user)
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I forgot about that trick! Bad ass!!!!!!! Thanks!!!!!
Comment #59 (Posted by an unknown user)
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Wonderful relief from Bill Gates always trying to tell me what to do.
Comment #60 (Posted by an unknown user)
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a well worth 5 .. thanks u are great
Comment #61 (Posted by an unknown user)
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Big deal... someone knows how to disable a service. Loosers... who wants to be shown how to do something via a GUI... can't you figure this shit out for yourselves you 5 year olds. Have a real go at doing this properly! Use gpedit.msc and configure local Group Policy. And/or use the registry... http://www.pctools.com/guides/registry/detail/1176/ And use regedt32 so you can put permissions on the reg keys. Plus anyway... don't you know the benefits of Microsoft Updates! Oh no... my computer is downloading and installing updates that will make my computer secure and stable... boo hoo it is using my bandwidth.
Comment #62 (Posted by an unknown user)
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Answered exactly the asked question. Easy to follow instructions.
Comment #63 (Posted by an unknown user)
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Took me few hours tying to find right instructions. Only took me 10sec or less to perform! Great work!!!!
Comment #64 (Posted by an unknown user)
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Thanks a lot
Comment #65 (Posted by an unknown user)
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very useful
Comment #66 (Posted by an unknown user)
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easy to search for and find succinct generous
Comment #67 (Posted by an unknown user)
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I LOVE YOU!!!!!
Comment #68 (Posted by an unknown user)
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easy to understand
Comment #69 (Posted by an unknown user)
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would have given u a 5 but there were annoying pop ip with this
Comment #70 (Posted by an unknown user)
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Thankx For providing the solution. Gr8
Comment #71 (Posted by an unknown user)
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thanks, it worked
Comment #72 (Posted by an unknown user)
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This solution is simple to understand and implement, unlike solutions on other sites that suggest risky registry changes.
Comment #73 (Posted by an unknown user)
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It Worked For ME ! Its Worth a 5 vibhu2006@gmail.com
Comment #74 (Posted by an unknown user)
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nice tip!
Comment #75 (Posted by an unknown user)
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goes straight to the point and solves the issue.
Comment #76 (Posted by an unknown user)
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This is a good suggestion, but I think it takes something more to completely disable the service. Something to make the OS completely "forget" about updates. I had good intentions to keep Automatic Updates on, but each and every time I turn on my computer Windows is offering me to download the same file: Security update for MS Word 2007 (KB950113) and Update for the 2007 MS Office System (KB946691). I have allowed this update ten times now, but I cannot find the update in the Add/Remove Programs list. To avoid this cycle I want to stop the Automatic Updates. Good intentions from Microsoft, but bad implementation. Sorry.
Comment #77 (Posted by an unknown user)
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danke!!!
Comment #78 (Posted by an unknown user)
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worked great - thx.
Comment #79 (Posted by an unknown user)
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it was easy todo
Comment #80 (Posted by an unknown user)
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Had a pc constantly updating and getting slower and slower
Comment #81 (Posted by an unknown user)
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Thanks.
Comment #82 (Posted by an unknown user)
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I don't know how many times my machine ground to a near halt only to discover later that AU was downloading yet another update. What a poorly written piece of software Windows is!!
Comment #83 (Posted by an unknown user)
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This is the first help that has actually allowed me to disable automatic updates. Anybody can find the disable option in the start menu, but if it isn't an option this will actually work. Thanks!!!
Comment #84 (Posted by an unknown user)
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simple and to the point. I hate their stupid auto updates, and I hate them even more when they (a) automatically reboot, (b) take away access to the control panel that should let you turn off the auto reboot.
Comment #85 (Posted by an unknown user)
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top...great help :D
Comment #86 (Posted by an unknown user)
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Step 5. Click on "Apply".
Comment #87 (Posted by an unknown user)
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I have been trying to turn this off for some time now without the annoying reminder that it is turned off. Thanks, it works.
Comment #88 (Posted by an unknown user)
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a 5-year old can figure out this shit! Try being a real computer nerd, and rid the automatic updates in yuor registry, like I did in LOCAL_MACHINE... LOL! Have fun, losers!
Comment #89 (Posted by an unknown user)
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This was so helpful. My automatic update ran all the time slowing down my computer. For some reason the simple option to turn it off in the control panel was disabled. This type has made my computer use so much less frusterating
Comment #90 (Posted by an unknown user)
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because it rocks
Comment #91 (Posted by an unknown user)
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Excellent. Control back to where it belongs
Comment #92 (Posted by an unknown user)
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Disabling the automatic update according to these instructions should eliminate the "your computer may be in danger" pop-up. It doesn't.
Comment #93 (Posted by an unknown user)
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Good Idea, and I will try it out
Comment #94 (Posted by an unknown user)
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ty
Comment #95 (Posted by an unknown user)
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the advice is clear and understandable
Comment #96 (Posted by an unknown user)
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thanks!
Comment #97 (Posted by an unknown user)
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I was hopeful - but the fix didn't work. Followed instructions to a tee.....
Comment #98 (Posted by an unknown user)
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ah thank you for telling me how to properly disable those thrustrating updates which i hate so much and give me headaches muhahahaha they are finally destroyed.
Comment #99 (Posted by an unknown user)
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thanx_alot
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This only disables the service during that bootup. The next time you boot up your computer, there it is again -- enabled.
Comment #101 (Posted by an unknown user)
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what a relief to have that damn thing turned off -- thank you, thank you, thank you!
Comment #102 (Posted by an unknown user)
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Fantastic - I am sure microsoft don't realise how many things they do are so annoying to the average person!
Comment #103 (Posted by an unknown user)
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great help
Comment #104 (Posted by an unknown user)
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There are many components and funtions in xp pro,that i do not want or need. I like stoping or removeing them when i can!.
Comment #105 (Posted by an unknown user)
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fucking great
Comment #106 (Posted by an unknown user)
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Beautiful, thank you. My dogs and neighbors will enjoy more peaceful mornings now without my yelling and cursing Bill Gates and his regime. 8~)
Comment #107 (Posted by an unknown user)
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Saved a lot of time. Finally killed it.
Comment #108 (Posted by an unknown user)
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Did exactly what I wanted.
Comment #109 (Posted by an unknown user)
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i got it
Comment #110 (Posted by an unknown user)
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very helpfull, many thanks!!!!
Comment #111 (Posted by an unknown user)
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Awesome post! ty
Comment #112 (Posted by an unknown user)
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Thanks.... I have been relieved from this continuous nagging
Comment #113 (Posted by an unknown user)
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it helped me a lot
Comment #114 (Posted by an unknown user)
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It does what it says on the box!
Comment #115 (Posted by Ram)
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Cool Buddy. i was getting annoyed with the automatic updates and finally i managed to get rid of it with your help.
Comment #116 (Posted by an unknown user)
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Thanks, now it wont keep trying to reboot everytime I log on!
Comment #117 (Posted by an unknown user)
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Already did that. Now how do I get rid of the startup balloon that whines "Automatic Updates is turned off"?
Comment #118 (Posted by an unknown user)
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very easy to understand even for someone who isn't very good with computers- plus it works
Comment #119 (Posted by an unknown user)
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thanks a milion
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tnx
Comment #121 (Posted by Don)
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Worked for me. CPU no longer pegged at 100%. It now hovers around 5% or less. Thanks for the tip ;-)
Comment #122 (Posted by an unknown user)
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tnx for help
Comment #123 (Posted by an unknown user)
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Simple, yet effective. Thanks a lot.
Comment #124 (Posted by an unknown user)
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so easy and quick
Comment #125 (Posted by an unknown user)
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Does not work!still get validation nag!
Comment #126 (Posted by an unknown user)
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thanks m8:)
Comment #127 (Posted by an unknown user)
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This saved me a good hassle.
Comment #128 (Posted by an unknown user)
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Absolutely excellent! I will come to this page frequently! Thank YOU!
Comment #129 (Posted by an unknown user)
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you are the best
Comment #130 (Posted by an unknown user)
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well done
Comment #131 (Posted by an unknown user)
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good tip. nailed it! :)
Comment #132 (Posted by an unknown user)
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well written + very logical
Comment #133 (Posted by an unknown user)
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oh man. thank you!
Comment #134 (Posted by an unknown user)
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thanks a lot, it quite bugged me these couple of days, it kept turning on by itself, strange but I dont think it will bug me now...Thanks
Comment #135 (Posted by an unknown user)
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I know how to do this already I want to know how to STOP users from Disabling it in the FIRST place
Comment #136 (Posted by an unknown user)
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Before any update is made a backup should be done, especially if the update is from MicroSoft.
Comment #137 (Posted by an unknown user)
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tks
Comment #138 (Posted by an unknown user)
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OMG! Thank you! I was really annoyed by this automatic updates until I found this site! Thx softwaretipsandtricks.com!
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nothing
Comment #140 (Posted by Raja)
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Thanx That was I need this command thax again
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Thanks
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excellent.
Comment #143 (Posted by an unknown user)
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great step by step procedure. thx a lot
Comment #144 (Posted by an unknown user)
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most updates are not meant to help the user. but are instead a means of adding items to your system that are either not needed or are intended for venders to use to gain saleable info about you your system and your preferences, which they sale to advertisers and others.
Comment #145 (Posted by an unknown user)
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easy. thanks
Comment #146 (Posted by an unknown user)
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you dont need classic view administrative tools are in "Performance and Maintennance"
Comment #147 (Posted by an unknown user)
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wga will never bug me again!!!!!!!
Comment #148 (Posted by an unknown user)
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thanks a lot. Finally i got rid of those auto updates. U should also post the answer on how to get rid of the tray icon of auto updates. i also want to know how to stop the blue screen of death.
Comment #149 (Posted by an unknown user)
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Thank u very much
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automatic update has been turning itself on at will - thank u for letting me kill it once and for all!
Comment #151 (Posted by an unknown user)
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I hate auto updates
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What the author does not mention is that disabling the "Automatic Updates" service will disable Windows Update in any form. Even a manual update will not work. Larry Miller, Microsoft MCSA
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The instructions were clear, concise and accurate. Thanks!
Comment #154 (Posted by an unknown user)
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Just what I needed
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thankyou
Comment #156 (Posted by josh d)
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worked like a charm
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you can also do Start -> Run -> services.msc to access the Services snap-in.
Comment #158 (Posted by an unknown user)
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thanks. I guess Kaspersky turned it on for me since i don not like MS to fuck up my PC, i always turn it off.
Comment #159 (Posted by an unknown user)
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Administrative tools is not an option on my control panel
Comment #160 (Posted by an unknown user)
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Simple and to-the-point!
Comment #161 (Posted by an unknown user)
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Excellent guide
Comment #162 (Posted by an unknown user)
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What a relief! Thanks!
Comment #163 (Posted by an unknown user)
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thank u very much
Comment #164 (Posted by an unknown user)
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Tnx
Comment #165 (Posted by an unknown user)
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one of the most annoying idiotic "service" Windows has. Thank you so much.
Comment #166 (Posted by an unknown user)
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thank-you!!!
Comment #167 (Posted by an unknown user)
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Thanks for the easy to follow instruction :-) I didn't give a 5 because the step "click apply" is missing, which is an important step to know when we are computer illiterate.
Comment #168 (Posted by Mambo)
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excellent..awesome..!!
Comment #169 (Posted by an unknown user)
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it was clear, without unessecary points and it worked. good job
Comment #170 (Posted by an unknown user)
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Good work
Comment #171 (Posted by an unknown user)
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thanks
Comment #172 (Posted by Fritz)
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thanks, great healp
Comment #173 (Posted by an unknown user)
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was really getting sick of those automatic updates!!! glad to be rid of them.
Comment #174 (Posted by an unknown user)
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up item 2 evrything is clear but the item 3 is not clear what to do i made it thank you so much but i found the way by my own inteligence
Comment #175 (Posted by an unknown user)
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thx
Comment #176 (Posted by an unknown user)
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don't work!!!!!
Comment #177 (Posted by an unknown user)
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awwezome
Comment #178 (Posted by an unknown user)
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it works very well
Comment #179 (Posted by an unknown user)
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I have a better and easier way! Right click my computer, properties. switch to the automatic updates tab and there u have it!!!
Comment #180 (Posted by an unknown user)
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Exellent, clear and simple instruction to follow. keep up the good work, thanks
Comment #181 (Posted by an unknown user)
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This solution worked perfectly. There is another one on the Microsoft site, but theirs doesn't work because the administrator of the network doesn't want updates turned off. This one works anyway. In other words, this solution ROCKS.
Comment #182 (Posted by an unknown user)
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It doesn't work. In a little while the God-forsaken Microsoft sends you endless messages stating that your computer is a risk because automatic updates is turned off. Microsoft SUCKS!!!!!!!!!!
Comment #183 (Posted by an unknown user)
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Thanks soooo much!!!
Comment #184 (Posted by an unknown user)
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Thanks. It has been bothering me for months.
Comment #185 (Posted by an unknown user)
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thnx alot for the post
Comment #186 (Posted by an unknown user)
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THANKYOU Geeks but you're the ONES... Thanks again...
Comment #187 (Posted by an unknown user)
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Because this doesn't do anything more than the feature already provided by windows in the security center. The deal is to stop wscntfy.exe permanently.
Comment #188 (Posted by an unknown user)
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Now tell us how to turn it off to download a program, then turn it back on.
Comment #189 (Posted by an unknown user)
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Excellent trick. Thanks!
Comment #190 (Posted by an unknown user)
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cheers
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Thanks man...you helped me a lot
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thank you more than too much that was exactly what i need mmmmmmmmmoah!!!

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