Dunno where else to post this...

If this isn't the right area to post this, please tell me where I should post it instead.
There seems to be an automatic update program running that searches for updates to Apple products installed on my computer (iTunes and Quicktime).
This program seems to search for updates at random, usually after the computer has been on for several hours.
As I have not updated either iTunes or Quicktime (and I have no desire to, so please don't suggest it), the program does find updates. It then opens a dialog window that forces itself to the forefront of my desktop - 'stealing focus' is the term that I've encountered for this.
The problem here is that the programs I am running when this occurs hang or crash as soon as this dialog opens.
I am hoping that someone will be able to tell me how to disable this program, or at least where I can find the thing.

Hi, Nirodragon.
I am hoping that someone will be able to tell me how to disable this program, or at least where I can find the thing.
You should be able to find Apple Software Update in your XP Start menu > All Programs list.
Run the program, go to the Edit menu > Preferences > Schedule tab and set it to Never check for updates.

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