Updates!!!

[mayennaise]

Is there anywhere that we can de-activate the 'Update' option on the computer?
This morning the blasted thing took nearly an hour to be come workable after its initial switch on, due to 'Updates' taking place!!

[Buenchico]

You've not told us which operating system you're using. These instructions are for Vista:
http://windows.micros...ic-updating-on-or-off

See here for 7:
http://windows.micros...ic-updating-on-or-off

In XP the route is Start > Settings > Control Panel > Automatic Updates.

The foregoing assumes that it's Windows which is updating, rather than (say) your anti-virus program. If it's such a program you'll need to go into the settings for the relevant program.

Chris

[mayennaise]

Bless you Buenchico - the OS is Vista - had a quick look and it certainly seems to be the answer. Thank you so much - it has saved MOH throwing the computer through the nearest window!!

[VHG]

Note that while updates is off you will get no Windows Updates.

Not installing Windows updates leaves your PC vulnerable to attacks.

Make sure you run Windows updates manually once a week to get all the latest updates.

[mayennaise]

Will do.