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Monday, July 18, 2011
How to Disable Automatic Updates for Word 2007
Windows 7 and Windows Vista
1. Click the "Start" button, and then select "Control Panel." A new window will pop open.
2. Click "System and Maintenance." In Windows 7, click "System and Security."
3. Click "Windows Updater," and then click "Change Settings."
4. Uncheck the box labeled, "Give me updates for Microsoft products and check for new optional Microsoft software when I update Windows," which is located under the "Microsoft Update" header.
5. Verify that you would like to opt out of Microsoft software updates by clicking "OK" in the confirmation window that pops open.
6. Click "OK" to finish disabling automatic updates.
Windows XP
7. Click the "Start" button, and then select "Control Panel." A new window will pop open.
8. Click "Performance and Maintenance."
9. Click "System," and then click the "Automatic Updates" tab.
10. Uncheck the box labeled "Give me updates for Microsoft products and check for new optional Microsoft software when I update Windows," which is located under the "Microsoft Update" header.