Three Easy Steps to a better Windows Update Experience:

1. After you have installed the new Windows Genuine Advantage ActiveX control in Internet Explorer select "Tools", "Manage Add-ons".

2. This will bring up the Manage Add-Ons window to allow you to enable or disable any installed module. You have two options to view the modules: Add-ons that currently loaded by Internet Explorer and Add-ons that have been used by Internet Explorer. Select which ever one lists "Windows Genuine Advantage".

3. Click on "Windows Genuine Advantage" to select it and then click Disable. This will allow you to fully access Windows Update without Microsoft invading your privacy.

NOTE: You might have to try accessing Windows Update first to get "Windows Genuine Advantage" to show up in the list. Regardless, once you disable it, you have full access to the site.