Stop windows from Installing XP SP3 or Vista

mysqlerror · #1 (**permalink**) 05-23-2008, 08:35 AM

1. Open up Notepad and copy the following:

Code:

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate]
"DoNotAllowSP"=dword:00000001

2. Save the text file and rename it to "BlockWindowsSP.reg". Then merge it into the registry by double clicking it.

Note: This registry entry will only block the automatic installation of the service pack for 12 months. After that, the service pack will install automatically.

If you change your mind later, follow these steps:

1. Open up Notepad and copy the following:

Code:

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate]
"DoNotAllowSP"=dword:00000000

2. Save the text file and rename it to "AllowWindowsSP.reg". Then merge it into the registry by double clicking it.