[palmer]

With 7 you should be able to turn off auto-updating since I can do it on 8.1 64 bit. Go to Control Panel\System and Security\System or maybe just search for "Windows Update". Don't know since I don't have a 7 system to look for it. But anyway you'll get to the Windows Update and see settings. You want to make sure to choose the "red X" setting that says "Never check for updates (not recommended)".

Actually, IIRC, in 7, there's an "action center" in the icon tray in your taskbar. There should be a Windows Update button there somewhere. Choose the setting with the red X.

[sushiman]

Thanks . Using a made for Japan Dell but sure I can find it .

[sushiman]

My wife turned off my HP pc while I was in the bath and it automatically updated 2 new programs . After that i got the blue screen of death , and then black screen and then the PC came on but no network . Rebooted a couple of times and now is working . How do I check to see what was installed ? Computer dummy in Japan .

Upstairs Dell I can’t find Security/System in Control Panel . I looked in action center but can’t find it . Guess I’ll leave the computer on all night because if I shut it off I’m afraid I’ll have same problems with Dell as HP .

Damn Microsoft !