How to pause an auto update

I am currently in the middle of a download of automatic update of Windows (for Vista). I have a dial-up internet access downloads of this nature tend to be very slow. At the same time I am trying to download another (big) program via internet. Progress on the other this program are practically at a standstill, and I think that the current windows download may be an obstacle to my another download. In view of this, I want to 'Break' of my Windows activity until I can complete the other. How can I do this (I have try click left/right clicking on the download icon of Windows in the lower right task bar but nothing appears to facilitate a break). I see that this option for a break is not available w/XP, is it the same with Vista? If so, what would happen if I changed "automatic updates for Windows'"Manual updates for Windows"- this would allow me to pause. If the manual conversion take effect immediately w/the current would download?

Once the downloads have started - if they are started automatically or manually, there is no break. If all goes well, it is too much and the process will be completed and then the other your download should go faster.  Just be patient and the next time, try to avoid multiple downloads - perhaps you may need to change the download of the scheduled update calendar at a time where you are still less likely to use the computer.

Sorry, but this is the way which he he.

Good luck!

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