Yep i dont use microsoft auto  updater is causes to many head aches, as i prefer to download from microsoft or an external site.
I dont have probs with microsoft updates on comp used for rendering as it will never be hooked up to internet, the only window's fixe's i install on it are to windows meadia player, and direct X.
And will be instaling XP 64 seperate partition and will activate over phone as my new computer, is internet free zone.