yes, this is the MS Update. I have WinXP Pro but I think it is the same for Win2k. Try this: Right click on My computer-->Properties-->Automatic Updates, click to check "Turn off automatic updating..." Huynh Minh Huong Email: [log in to unmask] ----- Original Message ----- From: "JMB" <[log in to unmask]> To: <[log in to unmask]> Sent: 6 серпня 2003 р. 7:35 Subject: [PCSOFT] Getting rid of a systray icon > Win2k system. An icon appears in the system tray that when clicked, > opens a window to update the Microsoft system (think it looks for > micro$oft updates). Couldn't find what program is putting that in the > sys tray. Also looked in the all users and administrator start-up > folders to look for and delete shortcuts. Couldn't find any. Can anyone > tell me how to get rid of this thing? > > Jean Bourvic Do you want to signoff PCSOFT or just change to Digest mode - visit our web site: http://freepctech.com/pcsoft.shtml