Microsoft Windows update check? Say What?

[Macro2]

I noticed that since I installed MSN messenger that when I crank up IE 5 that it seems to check in with "Windows update". "Add- Subtract software" finds this as well. Whassup with this? Is Microsoft spying again and how do I turn that off?
Running 98SE and IE 5.
Thanks, Mac

 

[alanwj]

Not sure if this is what you are talking about, but if you go to Tools->Internet Options->Advanced, there is a check mark near the top called "Automatically check for Internet Explorer Updates". This may be what you are wanting to turn off. As for MS using it to spy on people, I don't think they do. I turned it off anyway though because I want my browser to do what I tell it to, not what it thinks I might want.

Alan

 

[Chad]

Go to windowsupdate and check on "show all installed updates", then check the uninstall mark on the "Windows Critical Update Notification" and that will fix your problem.