Disabling automatic updating

For maximum protection, we recommend that you let SecurityCenter automatically check for and install updates. However, if you want to only manually update your security services, you can disable automatic updating.

Important: You must remember to manually check for updates at least once a week. If you don't check for updates, your computer is not protected with the latest security updates.

To disable automatic updating:

1. Click Updates in the SecurityCenter toolbar.
2. Click Configure in the SecurityCenter Updates dialog box.
3. By default, Install the updates automatically and notify me when the product is updated (recommended) is selected in the Options dialog box. Click Disable automatic updating and let me manually check for updates to prevent SecurityCenter from automatically checking for updates.
4. Click OK to save your changes.

   A confirmation dialog box appears.

5. Click Yes to confirm the change.

   If you do not manually check for updates in seven days, an alert reminds you to check for updates.