How to prevent automatic reboot with windows xp update

Whenever there is an update to windows xp there is an icon that appears in my task bar.  I can click on it and download it when it is more convenient.  Unfortunately if a period of passes in which I do not download and install it, it will be without my prompting.  Once there download the update that it invites you to recharge.  I can delay the restart while I'm in front of my computer.  If I walk it will reboot my computer.  I would like to be able to control when my computer is restarted so that I don't lose important information.  This could be on a browser, microsoft office, or another program.  How can I prevent updates of windows xp my computer hijacking and force a restart at an inopportune moment?

Hello

·        What is the service pack installed on your computer?

Windows Update will remind you if you have to restart your PC to continue the installation of an update and you give the option to "reboot now" or will give you the option to postpone the restart. If you are away from your PC for a long period of time, you can see that it automatically restarts your PC. Windows does to make sure all the latest security and other updates are applied in a timely, to help keep your PC safer with little effort for you.

If you are a system administrator and you want to control restart behavior, you can use Group Policy to avoid any automatic restart every time the administrator is connected.

See the link below: Windows Update frequently asked Questions:http://www.microsoft.com/windows/downloads/windowsupdate/faq.mspx

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