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after automatic update my dell laptop goes to black screen after sign in! when I uninstalled updates it works fine again.

nathan collinz

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Mar 13, 2015
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My Laptop says it will automatically update again in 1 day. I thought I turned these off. How can I keep this from happening?
 
Solution
Windows 7?

Control Panel > Windows Update

In the left panel, click "Change settings"

In the drop-down bar, choose "Never check for updates (not recommended)"

Click "OK"



Windows 7?

Control Panel > Windows Update

In the left panel, click "Change settings"

In the drop-down bar, choose "Never check for updates (not recommended)"

Click "OK"



 
Solution