svchost and autoupdates = raping my system

BiGBrOwNPimpsta · Nov 1, 2006, 10:00 PM

I've been having a load of problems with svchost.exe. i've done some searching online and narrowed it down to the auto update feature (autoupdates is an extension of the svchost.exe process). it is always trying to find updates to install and pushes my cpu usage to 100%, lags my whole system badly. i've used it for years and never had issues till a few months ago. I don't know what is causing it....

so now I have 2 choices and I don't know the solution to either.

1. forcefully disabled autoupdates, but I get nagged about it being disabled through the security center. how do i stop the nagging?
2. a fix for this issue so auto updates doesn't hog my system.

Judas · Nov 1, 2006, 10:20 PM

I turn windows update to Download ONLY but DO NOT install. I saposed you ment you turned it off completely?

BiGBrOwNPimpsta · Nov 1, 2006, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Judas

I turn windows update to Download ONLY but DO NOT install. I saposed you ment you turned it off completely?

turn off and get rid of the nagging from the security center

"Automatic Updates are disabled"

Zelig · Nov 1, 2006, 10:46 PM

You could disable the security centre service thus totally disabling the security centre...

BiGBrOwNPimpsta · Nov 2, 2006, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Zelig

You could disable the security centre service thus totally disabling the security centre...

how do i do that?

edit: wait i think i got it... but i'd really still like auto updates on. if there is a fix, please tell me!

Dyre Straits · Nov 2, 2006, 06:52 AM

Personally, I don't like having autoupdates on and use what Judas suggests. I have it setup to download but not install. I haven't once gotten a security warning telling me they are turned off.

However, I don't rely on the Windows Security by itself, either. I use a 3rd party Security system.

nicnik · Nov 2, 2006, 10:30 PM

go start/run then type services.msc, now scroll down to Security Center right click and disable it. Same method to disable Automatic Updates (after disabled in control panel).

My personal preference is to keep both services disabled, and jus manually turn it on once a week or so and see if there are updates, then disable again.

BiGBrOwNPimpsta · Nov 2, 2006, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by nicnik

go start/run then type services.msc, now scroll down to Security Center right click and disable it. Same method to disable Automatic Updates (after disabled in control panel).

My personal preference is to keep both services disabled, and jus manually turn it on once a week or so and see if there are updates, then disable again.

that's what it looks like im doing

i don't want too many third party apps running in the back anyways

PangingJr · Nov 3, 2006, 05:10 AM

i leave the Security Center service at default but reset the alert settings of the Security Center so that it won't alert me. the Automatic Updates however will notify me when i set it to do so.

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BiGBrOwNPimpsta HH's #1 Hustla and Pimp Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: The Dirty Dot Posts: 7,717 Rep Power: 107 System Specs	svchost and autoupdates = raping my system I've been having a load of problems with svchost.exe. i've done some searching online and narrowed it down to the auto update feature (autoupdates is an extension of the svchost.exe process). it is always trying to find updates to install and pushes my cpu usage to 100%, lags my whole system badly. i've used it for years and never had issues till a few months ago. I don't know what is causing it.... so now I have 2 choices and I don't know the solution to either. 1. forcefully disabled autoupdates, but I get nagged about it being disabled through the security center. how do i stop the nagging? 2. a fix for this issue so auto updates doesn't hog my system. __________________ Sound Blaster X-Fi Xtreme Music \| Logitech Z-5500 THX 5.1 Surround Sound Speakers \| 2 Lite-On 20x S-ATA Burners \| Logitech G700 Mouse \| Logitech MX5500 Bluetooth Keyboard

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Zelig HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 3,187 Rep Power: 71 System Specs	You could disable the security centre service thus totally disabling the security centre... __________________ --

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nicnik In the Land of Snow Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: London, UK Posts: 569 Rep Power: 46 System Specs	go start/run then type services.msc, now scroll down to Security Center right click and disable it. Same method to disable Automatic Updates (after disabled in control panel). My personal preference is to keep both services disabled, and jus manually turn it on once a week or so and see if there are updates, then disable again. __________________ Follow Me on Twitter Battlefield 3 \| youtube \| TwitchTV

Nov 3, 2006, 05:10 AM	#9
PangingJr Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 5,989 Rep Power: 71	i leave the Security Center service at default but reset the alert settings of the Security Center so that it won't alert me. the Automatic Updates however will notify me when i set it to do so.