How to Turn Off Google Updates

Google Updater is a program that installs on your computer when you download any Google product, such as Picasa or a Google screen saver. Once installed, the googleupdater.exe process runs in the background of your computer and notifies you when updates are available for any of your Google programs. If the Google updater causes your computer to crash or run slower, you can remove the program using the Programs and Features service in Windows.

Instructions

1. Press the "Windows" + "R" keys on your keyboard at the same time to open the Windows Run dialog box.

2. Input "appwiz.cpl" into the dialog box and press "Enter". Windows Programs and Features will open (if using Vista or 7) or Add or Remove Programs (if using XP), displaying a list of installed programs.

3. Scroll through the list of installed programs and find "Google Updater." Note that the list of programs appear in alphabetical order.

4. Click the "Remove" button next to the entry. A progress bar will appear; allow your computer to uninstall the Google Updater program.

5. Restart your computer after your computer finishes uninstalling Google Updater.

References

• Google: Removing the Updater - Uninstall the Updater