How to block automatic updates on Windows XP?

1. Click Start, click Run, type wscui.cpl, and then click OK.

2. Click Automatic Updates.

3. Please select the following option:

"Turn off Automatic Updates"

I have also taken time to search the Microsoft and other online resources and found the following web links that might help you. Please visit:

Article Title: How to change your Automatic Updates settings by using Windows Security Center
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/875349/en-us

Article Title: Disable Automatic Windows Update
http://www.theeldergeek.com/disable_automatic_update.htm