stop windows update

runas /user:administrator net stop wuauserv

Windows only: stops windows update and the nagging restart window. You need your admin password for this one.

By: oernii2

2009-06-30 09:29:03

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Alternatively, install Linux and never worry about Wind'ohs update again. :-)

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I have plenty of linuxes actually. As admin you are bound to help the helpless with windows from time to time ;-)

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