How to Turn Off Windows XP Auto Update
- 1). Click "Start," and then click the menu button labeled "Run." This brings up the run-dialog box.
- 2). Type "sysdm.cpl" into the box. Press "Enter" on your keyboard. The System Properties menu appears.
- 3). Click the tab labeled "Automatic Updates." Click "Turn off Automatic Updates." Click "Ok" to make the change.
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