Nope, annoying isn't it.

Best way is to configure AU to notify only, then you can approve the updates
for downloading. That way, when you reboot, only the updates you have chosen
to download are installed (hopefully). But then, that is confusing also, I
approved several updates and on shutdown only 2 installed. I don't understand
the logic there. Haven't seen the rest of the approved updates which I
requested to download.

The other way, is notify only and then manually scan later for control over
what is happening.

If you want to check what has downloaded and awaiting installation - check
the windowsupdate.log and/or the softwaredistribution/downloads folder for
further clues.
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http://taurarian.mvps.org


"Keith" wrote:

> My system is set up to automatically download updates, but then only notify
> me to install manually.
>
> Trouble is that on most occasions, the only time it lets me install them is
> on the shutdown option (Install updates and shut down). I am not getting the
> yellow shield in the system tray to allow me to see what updates it has
> downloaded and install manually.
>
> Is there any way other than the yellow shield in the system tray to get to
> this updates dialog sequence, which allows me to see what updates it would
> like to install (and thus let me skip one or more updates if desired)???
>
> Keith