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I religiously have Windows Update set to:
Check for updates but let me choose whether to download and install them
However, this morning after having booted the machine, I have a notification that updates will be installed "as scheduled" (at 3am)?! And checking my Windows Updates settings, it now states:
Install updates automatically (recommended)
How? Why has Windows changed this setting seemingly behind my back?!
The only thing I did last night that I think could have triggered this (although I don't think it should have) is that I installed "Windows Movie Maker" (part of the free Windows Live Essentials). Could this have changed my Windows Update settings?!
2It could have! You are the best person to find out reall; Why don't you try and un-install it, change your Windows Update settings to what you want, reboot machine. Check all is as it should be, install the Live Essentials, check if the Auto updates has changed, reboot, check if the Auto updates has changed. – Dave – 2013-12-17T10:21:27.313
I'd also take a look through the event logs. You might find something there to explain the change. – rrirower – 2013-12-17T13:28:09.190