The things I hate #24
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I'd almost think it is completely frivolous to waste one of the 25 possible things that I hate on this, but I really hate it. If my blood pressure and stress could be combined and measured using something similar to a thermometer, Windows Updates certainly pushes me way over the boiling point with little or no effort.
Fact #1 - Computers should work, especially when I need them. They should never be down or broken. They should especially NEVER hinder me from getting my work (or play) done.
Fact #2 - Software should get updated occasionally - about once every 3 to 6 months - not every two weeks or certainly not every week.
Face #3 - A software update should be something I ask for - and when I'm done with it, it should say "I'm done and you can reboot (if necessary) when you are ready" - once....
...What I did manage to find at work this week was the following command:
Go to Start->Run and then type “net stop wuauserv” in the box and press Enter
Viola - no more prompting. I can reset in three days when I have some downtime. No more 5 minute - spine tingling - death defying nagging. Windows - thou doesth killeth me...!