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    Disabling Automatic Update

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by DocJuan24, Mar 16, 2012.

  1. DocJuan24

    DocJuan24 Notebook Enthusiast

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    This is the fifth time I've had to completely reinstall my Windows 7 OS. It seems that update finds it is a GOOD time to begin installing "critical" updates when the computer is beginning to put itself to sleep. IS there a way I can turn this off and do it manually when I WANT to? It's getting a bit tedious having to reinstall OS every month because windows software is and Vulnerable.
     
    DocJuan24, Mar 16, 2012
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  2. tijo

    tijo Sacred Blame

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    Ok, so i removed anything pertaining to bad language that could be considered language filter bypass, i understanding you're angry, but the rules about not bypassing the language filter still apply.

    Now on to your question, open windows update, click on change settings in the left pane and set to check for updates but let me choose whether to download and install them. You will get a prompt in the taskbar when new updates are available, but you'll be the one choosing when to download and install.
     
    tijo, Mar 16, 2012
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  3. H.A.L. 9000

    H.A.L. 9000 Occam's Chainsaw

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    In addition to what Tijo said, I usually disable the whole service. Then periodically update at my convenience. The whole windows update model irritates me to no end.
     
    H.A.L. 9000, Mar 17, 2012
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  4. jlyons264

    jlyons264 Notebook Evangelist

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    If you are installing windows so much... do a clean install with all the updates and ghost the drive so you have a clean image with all the updates done. and I think microsoft isn't half as bad as say adobe.
     
    jlyons264, Mar 17, 2012
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  5. H.A.L. 9000

    H.A.L. 9000 Occam's Chainsaw

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    It's the lesser of two evils, I guess.
     
    H.A.L. 9000, Mar 17, 2012
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  6. Peon

    Peon Notebook Virtuoso

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    On that note, Sun/Oracle is even worse - there's no way to disable Java 6's automatic update from the Control Panel without turning off UAC.
     
    Peon, Mar 17, 2012
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  7. jlyons264

    jlyons264 Notebook Evangelist

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    yea I agree with you... I am my dads tech support and I get a weekly call about java...
     
    jlyons264, Mar 17, 2012
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  8. yuyi64

    yuyi64 Notebook Consultant

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    You can disable Java update either from msconfig/startup or ccleaner Tools/startup. Both are quick and painless and do the trick.
     
    yuyi64, Mar 17, 2012
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  9. jlyons264

    jlyons264 Notebook Evangelist

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    can I PLEASE ask how to do this... I will give you rep and everything(once I figure out how to give rep)... :D
     
    jlyons264, Mar 18, 2012
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  10. JOSEA

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    On Windows 7
    On a 64bit system: run C:\Program Files (x86)\Java\jre6\bin\javacpl.exe with Administrator priveledges
    On 32 bit system: run C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\javacpl.exe with Administrator priveledges
    To do this, follow the path in your Windows Explorer browser and Right Click javacpl.exe, then select "Run as Administrator"
    Uncheck the "Check for Updates Automatically" Update feature and click on "Never Check" and you are
     
    JOSEA, Mar 19, 2012
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  11. smihi19

    smihi19 Newbie

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    Yes there is. We use WuInstall ( WuInstall) it is a free command-line tool which allows you to manually start Windows Updates.
     
    smihi19, Mar 26, 2012
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