George, This is an easy one. Double-click on the Task Scheduler Icon to bring up it's window. Go to Advanced on the taskbar and then click on 'Stop Using Task Scheduler. If this doesn't work, let me know. Frank Subject: [PCSOFT] Task Scheduler > I would like to know how to disable Task Scheduler. > > It is set to check for Windows Critical Updates every 5 minutes of the > day. I open Task Scheduler and change the frequency of updates or > uncheck ENABLED - neither work to stop the Task Scheduler. > > Thanks in advance > > George Helm __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Talk to your friends online with Yahoo! Messenger. http://im.yahoo.com PCSOFT's List Owner's: Bob Wright<[log in to unmask]> Drew Dunn<[log in to unmask]>