How to Stop Automatic Microsoft Updates
- 1). Click on the "Start" button and bring up your Control Panel.
- 2). Click on the "Automatic Updates" icon that appears on your Control panel. This will open a new window on your screen. You'll be given several options pertaining to your Automatic Update settings.
- 3). Click on the setting of your choice. You can opt to remain on automatic, which allows your computer to install updates whenever they're available. Alternatively, you can set your computer to download the updates, but not install them. With this choice, you can determine when the installation takes place. The third option allows you to be notified of updates, but they will not be downloaded or installed unless you give permission. The final option turns Automatic Updates off completely.
- 4). Click "Apply" after you've made your choice and then "OK" to save your changes.
- 1). Open your "Start" menu and then right click on "Computer".
- 2). Select the "Properties" option from the menu that appears. This will open a new window on your screen that displays some basic system information.
- 3). Click on the "Windows Update" tab located under the "See Also" heading. This will open a new window. Click on "Change Settings".
- 4). Choose the setting you prefer. You can opt to remain on automatic, which allows your computer to install updates whenever they're available. Alternatively, you can set your computer to download the updates, but not install them. With this choice, you can determine when the installation takes place. The third option allows you to be notified of updates, but they will not be downloaded or installed unless you give permission. The final option turns Automatic Updates off completely.
- 5). Click "OK" to save your settings.
