Hi jobeard :wave:Get Spybot S&D
run under Admin; set Mode=Advanced
left side Settings and then on the right [x] Startups
back to left side->Tools->Startups
scroll for [x] *** update *** program(s) and clear the X on each one you find.
You will then be the Commander of your fate and need to run product updates from within the product itself.
ps: this prunes VM usage and improves overall startup and runtime performance