How to Delete Automatic Updates

Automatic updates is a Windows feature that allows your computer to automatically check for updates to installed software and drivers. Failure to install relevant updates can negatively impact the functionality of your computer software. Despite how important it is to install these updates, the little pop up boxes that advise you of the updates can be annoying. The only way to delete these annoyances is to completely turn off the automatic updates feature.

Instructions

Windows Vista/Windows 7

1

Click on your "Start" Windows button.

2

Select "Control Panel."

3

Click on the "Security" option.

4

Click on "Windows Update."

5

Click on the "Change Settings" link that is located on the left side panel.

6

Look under the "Important Updates" section. Click on the arrow to expand the drop down menu.

7

Select the option to "Never Check For Updates."

8

Click the "OK" button to save your changes to automatic updates.

Windows 2000/Windows XP

1

Click on your "Start" Windows button.

2

Type "Run" in the search box. Press "Enter."

3

Type "sysdm.cpl" in the "Open" field. Click "OK."

4

Click on the "Automatic Updates" tab.

5

Select the option to "Turn Off Automatic Updates." Click "OK."