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How to shut off: windows automatic update

Oct 15, 2010 9:49AM PDT

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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I wouldn't
Oct 15, 2010 2:09PM PDT
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That doesn't look right.
Oct 15, 2010 10:19PM PDT

Windows doesn't threaten like that. Tell us more.


Mark

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Could it be the trial version of Windows 7?
Oct 15, 2010 10:24PM PDT

That had an autoshutdown after the trial ended. So the solution for that is to buy the real version. Or go back to the previous OS that was on this machine.

Kees

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(NT) Ahh, good point.
Oct 15, 2010 10:26PM PDT
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Frankly speaking, ...
Oct 15, 2010 10:29PM PDT

I needed Google to remind me of the fact.

Let's see now what the OP answers.

Kees

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No I own 'win7 home premium'
Oct 17, 2010 6:01AM PDT

No I own 'win7 home premium' .
I'll take pictures next time it happens, & post more info.
Thanks...vmars316

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windows automatic update - Help
Oct 17, 2010 6:16AM PDT

Oops!
I was so busy, I didnt first ck the windows Help.
I got everything I needed by entering search:
windows automatic update

Thanks All