Disable automatic restart after updates in Windows xp

Windows has updates for the smooth functioning of system. If it is turned on, you will get pop-ups for updates. When you install windows updates, you need to restart your system. You can disable this option by following the steps given below:

• Click on Start button
• Then click Run
• Type gpedit.msc in the box
• Press Enter to open Group Policy
• Expand Local Group Policy (click '+' sign)
• Then expand Computer Configuration
• Then Administrative Template
• Double Click on Windows Components folder
• Then double click on Windows Update in right pane
• Right click on "No auto-restart for scheduled Automatic Updates Installations"
• Select Properties
• Then click on Enable
• Click Apply and OK

Now close the windows and accept everything on prompt by clicking yes and save. But restart your computer now for the changes you made. :biggrin:

You can do this simply with the help of Command Prompt. To disable automatic restart after updates from command prompt follow these steps:

• Go to Start
• Then click Run
• Type cmd and press Enter
• In the command prompt type "sc stop wuauserv” (without quotes)
• Press Enter :thumbup1: