I wouldn't disable Win Update completely but you can follow the link and follow the directions to disable the automatic restart after updates have been installed.
http://www.ehow.com/how_5573302_disable-windows-auto-update-restart.html
I dont like it when windows announces
"youve go x minutes before autoShutdown".
How to shut off: windows automatic update?
Thanks... vmars316

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