somehow I have turned on automatic updates to install at 3:00 am.Trouble is,
the install stuffs my network and I have to go back to a previous restore
point to get my system working again. And the next night it happens all over
again.
I can't turn off automatic updates because nothing can be changed in the
auto update config tool.
The only way I have been able to stop the cycle is to stop the services
associated with auto update.
Anyone have any ideas?

No, Nothing on the update is accessible. All is greyed out.

"Treeman" wrote:


>
> That works for me too. If I have to update, I just turn on the auto
> update service, reboot, and do my updates manually. Not allowing SP2,
> choosing the custom install, you should be able to pick & choose which
> updates you know won't booger your machine.
> Can't you go to Start - Settings - Control Panel - System
> Click the Automatic Update Tab and choose to turn it off?
> Best,
> Treeman
>
>