eliminate automatic office update capability from xp

[SAMK]

How do I change my computer setup so that office updates are not
automatically downloaded. My normal browser is firefox and the updates will
not install

 

[Peter Foldes]

You will need IE to access WU or MU and deselect the Automatic download feature. You can then download the updates manually and install later

 

[TaurArian [MS-MVP]]

Your choice is to either use Windows Update to access only the updates for Windows or use
Microsoft Update to access updates for both Windows and other Microsoft products.
Microsoft Update with expand over time to deliver more updates for Microsoft Products.

If you decide to opt-out of Microsoft Update, go to the Microsoft Update homepage and
choose "Change Settings", scroll down the page until you see the option to "Stop using
Microsoft Update" and select the "Disable Microsoft Update software.." Checkbox and click
"Apply changes now"

FYI Firefox has an IE add on which works with WU.
https://addons.mozilla.org/search.php?q=internet+explorer&type=A&app=firefox


K

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| How do I change my computer setup so that office updates are not
| automatically downloaded. My normal browser is firefox and the updates will
| not install

 

[SAMK]

Your choice is to either use Windows Update to access only the updates for Windows or use
Microsoft Update to access updates for both Windows and other Microsoft products.
Microsoft Update with expand over time to deliver more updates for Microsoft Products.

If you decide to opt-out of Microsoft Update, go to the Microsoft Update homepage and
choose "Change Settings", scroll down the page until you see the option to "Stop using
Microsoft Update" and select the "Disable Microsoft Update software.." Checkbox and click
"Apply changes now"

FYI Firefox has an IE add on which works with WU.
https://addons.mozilla.org/search.php?q=internet+explorer&type=A&app=firefox


K

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TaurArian [MS-MVP] 2005-2007 - Australia
====================================
How to make a good post: http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
Backup and data recovery: http://www.acronis.com/
Enhancing file system performance: http://www.diskeeper.com/defrag.asp


| How do I change my computer setup so that office updates are not
| automatically downloaded. My normal browser is firefox and the updates will
| not install


I appreciate the detailed explanation of what to do to eliminate the automatic updates. I followed your path and it worked perfectly.