windows updates

[rick]

how do i stop windows updates and make it to where it only updates when i
want. if not possible then how can i make it where it doesnt auto restart
itself and i can restart it myself wen i want instead of it restarting in the
middle of a program

 

[Leonard Grey]

Control Panel > Security Center

 

[nass]

how do i stop windows updates and make it to where it only updates when i
want. if not possible then how can i make it where it doesnt auto restart
itself and i can restart it myself wen i want instead of it restarting in the
middle of a program

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/downloads/windowsupdate/learn/windowsxp.mspx

You can set it to Notify me but don't automatically download or install them.
Maintain your system with Windows XP
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/setup/maintain/default.mspx
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/setup/personalize/default.mspx

HTH,
nass