IT Queries: Computer problems answered

The first way of reducing unsoliticed downloads is to turn off Windows Automatic Updates.

To do this, click start, settings and click on Control Panel. 

On Windows XP machines, it may be necessary to click Switch to Classic View

In the Control Panel, click Automatic Updates (for XP) or Windows Update (for Vista).

Once in the Update control panel, click the option “Notify me but don’t automatically download or install them”

Note that it is important to regularly update your operating system as they are an important part of protecting your computer from newly discovered bugs and security flaws.

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