Windows 7 Windows 7 Update Settings: Stopping Repeated Prompts for Automatic Updates

[Edward64]

I run a laptop with Windows 7 ultimate, its set to Automatic Windows Update (Recommended) but for some reason several times a day everyday i get the prompt to change Windows Update to Automatic. Its already set to automatic! Why is it doing this and how do I stop the prompting?

 

[Neemobeer]

You can try resetting Windows Updates

• Press [Windows key + r]
• Type services.msc
• Stop 'Background Intelligent Transfer Service' and 'Windows Update'
• Delete the directory 'C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution'
• Restart the Windows Update service

Also be aware that Windows 7 no longer receives security updates through Windows Updates you have to manually download and install the security roll-ups each month from the catalog site Microsoft Update Catalog