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    How to stop automatic updates on Windows

    10
    Yes, it's possible to disable automatic updates on Windows
    10, and in this guide, we'll show you how.
    On Windows 10, cumulative updates download and install automatically as
    soon as they become available. Although this approach allows laptops and
    desktop computers to receive security updates to patch vulnerabilities,
    improve performance, and bring enhancements without user interaction, it is
    a very controversial feature.

    Typically, it's because updates contain bugs that can negatively affect the
    experience in many ways. For example, they could break existing features,
    introduce driver and application compatibility problems, or cause the Blue
    Screen of Death (BSoD), and they require a system restart to complete the
    installation, which can disrupt your workflow.
    If you experience more problems than benefits during updates, or if you
    have a good reason to use a device without updates, depending on your
    edition of Windows 10, you can disable automatic updates using the Settings
    app or permanently with Group Policy and Registry.
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    HOW TO DISABLE AUTOMATIC UPDATES USING SETTINGS


    You do not need to disable Windows Update permanently if you want to
    prevent the system from downloading a specific update immediately.
    Instead, you could pause updates for up to seven days.

    To disable automatic updates temporarily, use these steps:

    1. Open Settings.
    2. Click on Update & Security.
    3. Click on Windows Update.
    4. Click the "Pause updates for 7 days" option.
    Once you complete the steps, Windows Update will no longer download for
    the time you specified. When the system reaches the pause limit, you will
    need to install the latest patch available to make the option available again.

    You can always undo the changes with the instructions outlined above, but
    on step No. 4, choose the Select date option. Alternatively, you can
    accomplish the same effect by clicking the Resume updates button.
    HOW TO DISABLE AUTOMATIC UPDATES USING GROUP POLICY
    On Windows 10 Pro, the Local Group Policy Editor includes policies to
    permanently disable automatic updates or change the update settings to
    choose when patches should be installed on the device.

    Disable Windows 10 updates


    To disable automatic updates on Windows 10 permanently, use these steps:

    1. Open Start.
    2. Search for gpedit.msc and click the top result to launch the Local
    Group Policy Editor.
    3. Navigate to the following path: Computer Configuration >
    Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Windows
    Update
    4. Double-click the "Configure Automatic Updates" policy on the right
    side.
    5. Check the Disabled option to turn off automatic Windows 10 updates
    permanently.

    6. Click the Apply button.


    7. Click the OK button.
    After you complete the steps, Windows 10 will stop downloading updates
    automatically. However, the ability to check for updates manually will
    continue to be available on Settings > Update & Security > Windows
    Update, and clicking the Check for updates button to download the most
    recent patches as needed.

    If you want to enable automatic updates on the computer again, you can use
    the same instructions outlined above, but in step No. 5, make sure to select
    the Not Configured option.
    Limit Windows 10 updates
    The Local Group Policy Editor also lets you choose how to disable automatic
    updates.

    To manage Windows Update automatic downloads with Group Policy on


    Windows 10, use these steps:

    1. Open Start.
    2. Search for gpedit.msc and select the top result to launch the
    experience.
    3. Navigate to the following path: Computer Configuration >
    Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Windows
    Update
    4. Double-click the Configure Automatic Updates policy on the right
    side.

    5. Check the Enable option to turn on the policy.


    6. Under the "Options" section, select the option to prevent updates from
    downloading automatically on Windows 10:
     2 — Notify for download and auto install.
     3 — Auto download and notify for install.
     4 — Auto download and schedule the install.
     5 — Allow local admin to choose setting.
     7 — Auto Download, Notify to install, Notify to Restart.

     Quick tip: The best option to disable automatic updates is the 2 —


    Notify for download and auto install option, but you can make a
    different selection. If you choose option 2, updates won't download
    automatically. Instead, you will now see an "Install now" button to
    manually trigger an update on the Windows Update settings page.
    7. Click the Apply button.
    8. Click the OK button.
    Once you complete the steps, automatic updates will be permanently
    disabled on Windows 10. However, when new updates become available, you
    can install them manually from the Windows Update settings page.

    HOW TO DISABLE AUTOMATIC UPDATES WITH REGISTRY


    You can also use the Registry in two different ways to disable automatic
    updates on Windows 10.

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    Warning: This is a friendly reminder that editing the Registry is risky and
    can cause irreversible damage to your installation if you don't do it correctly.
    Before proceeding, it's recommended to make a backup of your PC.
    Disable updates
    To disable Windows 10 updates permanently by changing the Registry
    settings, use these steps:

    1. Open Start.
    2. Search for regedit and click the top result to launch the Registry
    Editor.
    3. Navigate to the following path: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\
    Policies\Microsoft\Windows
    4. Right-click the Windows (folder) key, select the New submenu and
    choose the Key option.

    5. Name the new key WindowsUpdate and press Enter.


    6. Right-click the newly created key, select the New submenu, and
    choose the Key option.
    7. Name the new key AU and press Enter.
    8. Right-click the AU key, select the New submenu, and choose
    the DWORD (32-bit) Value option.

    9. Name the new key NoAutoUpdate and press Enter.


    10. Double-click the newly created key and change its value
    from 0 to 1.

    11. Click the OK button.


    12. Restart the computer.
    After you complete the steps, automatic updates will be disabled
    permanently on the device. However, you will still be able to download
    updates by clicking the Check for updates button on the Windows Update
    settings page.
    If you want to undo the changes, you can use the same instructions outlined
    above, but on step No. 4, right-click the WindowsUpdate key, select
    the Delete option, then reboot the computer to apply the settings.
    Limit updates
    Finally, you can use the Registry to configure the system settings to decide
    how to get updates on Windows 10.

    To use the Registry to stop automatic updates (but choosing how to receive
    updates), use these steps:

    1. Open Start.
    2. Search for regedit and click the top result to open the Registry Editor.
    3. Navigate to the following path: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\
    Policies\Microsoft\Windows
    4. Right-click the Windows (folder) key, select the New submenu and
    choose the Key option.

    5. Name the new key WindowsUpdate and press Enter.


    6. Right-click the newly created key, select the New submenu, and
    choose the Key option.
    7. Name the new key AU and press Enter.
    8. Right-click the AU key, select the New submenu, and select
    the DWORD (32-bit) Value option.

    9. Name the new key AUOptions and press Enter.


    10. Double-click the newly created key and change the value
    (number only) to:
     2 — Notify for download and auto install.
     3 — Auto download and notify for install.
     4 — Auto download and schedule the install.
     5 — Allow local admin to choose settings.
     7 — Auto Download, Notify to install, Notify to Restart.
     Quick note: These options are the same as the Group Policy settings,
    and option 2 is the closest to disable Windows Update permanently.
    11. Click the OK button.
    12. Restart the computer.
    Once you complete the steps, cumulative updates will no longer download
    and install automatically. However, when a new update becomes available,
    you will find the option to install it manually from the Windows Update
    settings.

    You can use the same instructions outlined above to restore the original
    settings, but on step No. 4, right-click the WindowsUpdate key, select
    the Delete option, and reboot the computer.
    Updates are essential to fix security vulnerabilities, resolve issues, and
    improve the overall experience, no matter the version of Windows you use.
    However, you may still need to disable this feature in some situations. For
    instance, when you want to have complete control over updates on Windows
    10, when you want to avoid issues since bugs are common in most rollouts,
    or when you are using a critical app or equipment and you do not want to
    encounter any compatibility issues.

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