Windows Automatic update

[Guest]

I have automatic windows update, it downloads when signed on to internet, I
have broadband access, and when it is downloading, my computer is almost
useless. It is slower than dailup, and at times I can do nothing not even log
off. The Mouse is almost inactive until the download is done. After download
is complete. Then it (PC) will be back to normal. I have turned off auto.
update, but I get Security warnings from Norton IS. I have a Dell 4500
Deminsion PC..................Suggestions please

 

[PA Bear]

Try deleting the contents of this folder (or the folder itself) & reboot:

C:\WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution\DataStore

If no joy, try deleting the contents of this folder (or the folder itself) &
reboot:

C:\WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution

Also see:

Hotfix: When you run Windows Update to scan for updates that use Windows
Installer, including Office updates, CPU utilization may reach 100 percent
for prolonged periods (Prerequisite: msi.exe v3.1.4000.2435)
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/916089

How to troubleshoot Windows Update, Microsoft Update, and Windows Server
Update Services installation issues:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=906602

Windows Update-specific newsgroup:
news://msnews.microsoft.com/mi­crosoft.public.windowsupdate