Removing the Security Update for Windows XP KB917422
You must first disable the updates; otherwise as soon as you remove the update and reboot your computer, the update will automatically reload.
To disable the updates:
- Click on Start.
- Click on Settings if necessary.
- Click on Control Panel.
- Double-click on Security Center.
- Click on Automatic Updates (located at the bottom of the pop-up screen).
- Select either Notify me but... or Turn off Automatic Updates. (You may choose the one that you prefer).
- Click on OK.
To remove the update:
- Click on Start.
- Click on Settings if necessary.
- Click on Control Panel.
- Click on Add or Remove Programs.
- Check the Show updates box at the top of the pop-up screen.
- Scroll down and look for Security Update for Windows XP (KB917422).
- Click on this update.
- Click on Remove.
- Continue following the prompts such as Next and Finish to remove the update.
- Restart your computer.






















