Disabling Automatic Updates in Windows 7 and Windows Vista

• 1). Click the "Start" button in the lower left-hand corner.
  
  
• 2). Click "All Programs."
  
  
• 3). Click "Windows Update."
  
  
• 4). Click "Change Settings."
  
  
• 5). Select "Never check for updates (not recommended)" from the drop down menu. Click "OK."
  
  

Disabling Automatic Updates in Windows XP

• 1). Click the "Start" button in the lower left-hand corner.
  
  
• 2). Click "Control Panel."
  
  
• 3). Double-click the "System" icon.
  
  
• 4). Click the "Automatic Updates" tab.
  
  
• 5). Uncheck the box labeled "Keep my computer up to date." Click "OK."