Automatic Updates applies patches, fixes to remove system gliches, etc., to keep your computer running smoothly. I would suggest you keep the Automatic Updating enabled if you are not of a mind to do your OWN computer maintenance.
Stop the "Automatic updates" service.
windows xp
Windows Service Pack 3 is a service pack that is developed by Microsoft for Windows XP. In order to install it you just need to turn on Automatic Updates on your computer or alternatively download it from the Microsoft website.
Windows Xp, Windows Vista, and windows 7
windows xp
yes it does
Windows (Windows Automatic Updates).
you have to format your PC,automatic updates are turned off due to the virus which affect you computer
Windows XP
To disable automatic Adobe updates in Windows 8, one must first access the folder in their computer in which the Adobe program is stored (where exactly depends on each person's computer organization). From there, click on it and change the settings to automatic updates off.
To define when Windows updates are applied, click Start -> Control Panel -> Automatic Updates and select either "Automatic (recommended)", "Download updates for me, but let me choose when to install them.", or "Notify me but don't automatically download or install them." If you choose Automatic, you will be able to specify the date and time when Windows will download and then install updates.
Go to Control Panel --> Automatic Updates.