Windows Update is necessarily important to deliver a comprehensive performance of the operating system and therefore to have the latest security patches and bug fixes for the smooth functioning of the system, Windows has this feature to download and install updates automatically. However, at times this feature really frustrates users as the system starts updating the system in inappropriate timing. So, to get rid of it, let’s learn how to stop Windows 10 update while reading this blog further:
Method 1: Disable the Windows Update Service on Windows 10
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To disable the Windows update feature, press and hold the ‘Win + R’ key shortcut together for a while to open the ‘Run Command.’
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In the command box, type ‘services.msc’ and hit on the ‘Enter’ button.
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Next, click on the ‘General’ tab of the ‘Windows Update Service’ window.
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Then, right-click on ‘Startup Type’ and choose the ‘Disabled’ option from the options which will pop-up from clicking right on ‘Startup type.’
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After that, quickly restart your Windows operating system to apply changes in order to finally disable Windows 10 update service.
Method 2: Disable Windows Update by setting up a Metered Connection
If you have a Wi-Fi network to connect your PC with an internet connection, you can set up a metered connection to save your data. A metered connection will set the limit of your data in such a way that no update will be downloaded automatically without your permission. So, let’s see how to set up a metered connection:
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Open ‘Windows Settings’ by pressing ‘Win + I’ key shortcut for a while.
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From the ‘Settings’ open ‘Network and Internet’ option.
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Then from it, click on the ‘Wi-Fi’ network to open it.
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After that, click on the option of ‘Manage known networks.’
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From it, choose ‘Network’ and then simply turn on ‘Set as Metered Connection’ from its ‘Properties.’
Method 3: Disable Windows Update using Registry Editor
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Open the ‘Start Menu’ by pressing the Windows key and there in its ‘Search bar’ type ‘Regedit’ to open ‘Registry Editor.’
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From the registry editor navigate to “HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREPoliciesMicrosoftWindows” and then click right on the ‘Windows’ option.
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After that, select ‘New’ in order to further click on the ‘Key’ option.
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Name the key as ‘Windows Update’ and simply press ‘Enter.’
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Then again click right on this ‘Windows Update Key’ to select ‘New’ and then click on the ‘Key’ option once more.
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Name the second key as ‘AU’ and press ‘Enter.’
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Similarly, once again, click right on ‘AU Key’ and select ‘New’ in order to click the ‘DWORD 32-Bit Value’ option.
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Name this key as ‘No Auto Update’ and hit on the ‘Enter’ button.
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After that, click-double this ‘NO Auto Update Key’ to change its value to ‘1.’
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Then, click on the ‘OK’ button to save changes.
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Lastly, just restart your PC to apply changes in a way to finally turn off downloading and installing Windows updates automatically.
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