either way, i don't want windows "automatic updates" to be running.4: after having installed the activex-control that you were initially prompted to install, at the "microsoft update" webpage, you will be able to access the "microsoft update" webpage with windows "automatic updates" turned off and proceed to install all of the windows-updates, in whatever manner you choose..first, let me say that, when you click the button, to scan for updates, at the "microsoft update" webpage, yes, it seems to take forever to complete the scan, before if finally prompts you to install any updates..

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the purpose for rebooting the computer is to shut down whatever windows "automatic updates" might be doing, like causing "svchost" to hang..

in my experience, sometimes it does cause "svchost" to hang and sometimes it doesn't..

In March 2017, if you are using Firefox with Windows XP or Windows Vista, you will automatically be updated to the Extended Support Release version of Firefox.

You will continue to receive important Firefox security updates but no other features or updates. If you want to keep your Firefox up to date, with all the latest features and updates, you'll need to upgrade your computer's operating system.

only install the activex-control that you are initially prompted to install, then close "internet explorer".3: after closing "internet explorer", on your computer, go to "system", in "control panel", and ..

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