Disabled Windows Update keeps updating

[kpouter]

I told windows to not automatically do anything so I may do it myself. It then updated itself and after that I got a virus which I think took my restore points. So I disabled it in the services. It then cut itself back on and updated. how do I stop it from doing anything it wants, especially now with this virus or malware I do not want any new updates and installations.

 

[ICIT2LOL]

Hello and welcome kpouter mate I am assuming you have I think you have said set the updates to lee you know they are there see my pic


For restore points have you tried the ones further back with clicking in that box for back dates? again see pic

You should be able to Hide the updates by right clicking on them and I am still assuming you know that too.

If you are concerned re malware I would be running these as well.

http://www.superantispyware.com/

http://www.malwarebytes.org/products/malwarebytes_free/

http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/download/adwcleaner/

ADW download frombleeping computer delete any rubbish found with the malware scans

 

[NoelDP]

Your question is confusing the heck out of me...
Please try and create a proper timeline so we can see exactly what you say happened.

There is no way to recover lost Restore points - which means that it's not possible to use System Restore to go back to a point prior to it being disabled/cleared.

 

[ICIT2LOL]

Hmm Noel I am waiting to see what if anything came up with those scans as it seems to me that something is messing up what the OP set the machine to do?

Maybe he should run these??

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/1538-sfc-scannow-command-system-file-checker.html

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/433-disk-check.html< if necessary include the /f switch in the command line as per Option2


PS or even run this http://support.kaspersky.com/4162

 

[NoelDP]

My suspicion is that the malware altered service states one way or another - possibly FSS and other tools will be needed.

 

[ICIT2LOL]

Well Noel if you reckon that is what is or has happened perhaps the OP can run these

http://www.superantispyware.com/

http://www.malwarebytes.org/products/malwarebytes_free/

http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/download/adwcleaner/

download from bleeping computer – delete any rubbishthese find.

If these come up nothing then the Emergency Kit and Command Line scans from here
Emsisoft Free Emergency Kit: portable malware scanner | Free removal of Viruses,Bots, Spyware, Keyloggers and Trojans

plus if necessary this
TDSSKiller Rootkit Removal Utility Free Download | Kaspersky Lab US and / or this

Download Kaspersky Rescue Disk 10

 

[kpouter]

I set Updates to never download or install without me. I used malwarebytes awdcleaner or something like that (cant find it in the start menu because the folder says its empty but i didnt do it). I used every thing recommended and mwb found something once but i went to bed and it updated in my sleep can it see me sleep too. So imma try this spyware stuff because it matters NOT now if any of this stuff is bad because its is clearly loaded with crap. will let whoever doesnt know know if it worked or not. In the meantime its corrupting files and moving applications because one of these programs says it sees one of the scanners on here but I cant find it in my start menru ibb o no i think its brb but whatever

 

[ICIT2LOL]

Mate have you got everything like important data is backed up because it sounds like you might be up for a clean install.

Plus could we have system specs too http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/180324-system-info-see-your-system-specs.html it might throw a bit more light on what we are looking at.

 

[kpouter]

O never mind I just bpught a new computer and the last computer didnt come with a reinstallatipn disk and since I'm noe a computer person I dont know hpw to makr one so o well. Bit thx everyone for your assistance

 

[ICIT2LOL]

O never mind I just bpught a new computer and the last computer didnt come with a reinstallatipn disk and since I'm noe a computer person I dont know hpw to makr one so o well. Bit thx everyone for your assistance

Not a problem mate but you might like tis for the new computer
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/11728-optimize-windows-7-a.html just read it carefully though and don't rush, it looks a to to do and you don't to do all of it but it will make a difference to the machine performance, and pleas post back if you have any queries and problems.
Good luck

 

[kpouter]

Well it was preinstalled with win 8 would the same steps work with my new OS? and if so, I dont know how to do steps 4-7. Most of this stuff I have never noticed and I am not a computer whiz just a basic home user for office work.

 

[ICIT2LOL]

Yes that tutorial is for Windows 7 most of it works in 8 too if you go to the 8 forum you would find it very similar. If you just click on the blue title it will open a mini tutorial on how to do it just take your time - it really is worth it.
If you get into strife post back here or in the tutorial itself Brink is brilliant at leading you though any of the tutorials.