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hi frieds,
when i start computer .after booting of system automatically windows updates started .so can you tell me .how should i stop this automatic start at startup .Kindly let me know please.

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The correct fix depends on the Windows edition. As noted, identify whether the machine is XP/7 or a newer build (10/11). As and pointed out, there are multiple ways to stop updates that start at boot: turning off Microsoft Update (older OS), disabling the update service, changing the automatic-update policy, or preventing scheduled update tasks. Each approach has trade‑offs — disabling the service will stop automatic checks but also prevent manual updates and can be reverted by some Microsoft fixes.

For a controllable, persistent change on Pro/Enterprise editions, use the Group Policy or the Windows Update policy keys. The registry keys used by the policy live under:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate\AU

Common values:

  • NoAutoUpdate = 1 (disables automatic checking)
  • AUOptions = 2/3/4 (2 = notify before download; 3 = auto download and notify; 4 = auto download and schedule install)

For a quick service-level stop (equivalent to using Services MMC), the built-in service can be stopped and disabled from an elevated prompt:

sc query wuauserv
sc stop wuauserv
sc config wuauserv start= disabled

Also check Task Scheduler for Windows Update tasks (look under Task Scheduler Library -> Microsoft -> Windows -> UpdateOrchestrator and WindowsUpdate) and disable any tasks that run at startup or logon.

Cautions and troubleshooting: disabling updates increases exposure — re-enable periodically to install security fixes. If updates still run at boot after these changes, check Event Viewer (Applications and Services Logs -> Microsoft -> Windows -> WindowsUpdateClient -> Operational) for what is triggering the scan, and verify there is no WSUS/Group Policy forcing settings. Creating a system restore point or backing up the registry before changing policy/registry is recommended.

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hi,we need to know what version of windows you are using .

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For XP - go to Security Center and select Automatic Updates icon, check the box for "Turn off Microsoft Updates"

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for windows xp and 7
go to start menu
select run
type services.msc
right click on windows update->properties
make sure that on service status it says stopped then at startup type select disabled

hope this works for you too

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