Changing 'Windows Update' feature?

Question

Using Windows XP Home  - Service Pack 2     Currently, when a Microsoft Windows critical update is available, it is downloaded automatically to my computer, and then I just click the update icon in the task bar to install the updates that have already been downloaded.   I would like to change this so Windows Update lets me know when updates are available and then I can go to the Windows Update site and see what I want to download.   Can't seem to find this option - maybe it's in a different place in Service Pack 2   Anyway, you help would be appreciated

simpswr · Answer

Right click on My Computer . . select Properties . . click on the Windows Update tab and select the options you wish. wrs

Mary G · Answer

Control Panel>Performance & Maintenance>System>Automatic Updates. Here's a shortcut to System properties-- Hold down the Windows key and press Pause-Break.

100mph · Answer

How to configure and use Automatic Updates in Windows XP: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;306525

Windows General

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