Disable Automatic Update in Windows XP/2003

How can I turn off the Automatic Update feature in in Windows XP and Windows Server 2003?

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To turn off the Automatic Update feature in Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 do the following:

1. Go to Control Panel.

2. Click System.

3. Go to the Automatic Updates tab.

4. Un-select the "Keep my computer up to date" box.

5. Click Ok.

BTW, next time you need to open the System applet you can do so much faster: instead of clicking your way to the System icon, you can just right click My Computer and choose Properties, or even better - press the Windows Logo key on your keyboard and then press Pause/Break at the same time.

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