Re: How do I disable Auto Update?

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From: Lanwench [MVP - Exchange] (lanwench_at_heybuddy.donotsendme.unsolicitedmail.atyahoo.com)
Date: 12/16/04 

Date: Wed, 15 Dec 2004 21:43:36 -0500

Prozac wrote:
> When I go into my system-Automatic Updates to disable it, all the
> choices are greyed out stopping me from disabling the update.
> I see that the Automatic is selected but I am unable to select any
> of the options including Download but let me choose to install;
> notify me but don't download; turn off.
> Anyone seen this before and/or know how to get this feature to work
> properly?

You have to have admin rights to change this - log in as an administrator.

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