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    Windows 10 Update Disable

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    The document provides 4 solutions to disable automatic Windows 10 updates: 1) Disable the Windows Update service, 2) Change settings using the Group Policy Editor, 3) Set the network connection as metered, and 4) Edit the registry. Each method is described in detail, with steps to implement the changes. A backup of data is strongly recommended before editing the registry, as making changes incorrectly could damage the system.

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    Windows 10 Update Disable

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    The document provides 4 solutions to disable automatic Windows 10 updates: 1) Disable the Windows Update service, 2) Change settings using the Group Policy Editor, 3) Set the network connection as metered, and 4) Edit the registry. Each method is described in detail, with steps to implement the changes. A backup of data is strongly recommended before editing the registry, as making changes incorrectly could damage the system.

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    The document provides 4 solutions to disable automatic Windows 10 updates: 1) Disable the Windows Update service, 2) Change settings using the Group Policy Editor, 3) Set the network connection as metered, and 4) Edit the registry. Each method is described in detail, with steps to implement the changes. A backup of data is strongly recommended before editing the registry, as making changes incorrectly could damage the system.

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    Windows 10 Update Disable

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    The document provides 4 solutions to disable automatic Windows 10 updates: 1) Disable the Windows Update service, 2) Change settings using the Group Policy Editor, 3) Set the network connection as metered, and 4) Edit the registry. Each method is described in detail, with steps to implement the changes. A backup of data is strongly recommended before editing the registry, as making changes incorrectly could damage the system.

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    Windows 10 Forces Me to Update

    "Every time I try to shut down my computer, I was forced to update my Windows 10.
    But I really don't want to update my operating system because the automatic update
    might take up the system and network resources. Is there anybody can help me
    solve this problem and disable Windows 10 update? Thanks in advance."

    Whenever you are faced with Windows 10's automatic update notification like:

     Install updates automatically 


     Download Updates but choose when to install them
     Check for updates but let me choose whether to download and install them

    What would you do? Here, we have the following solutions.

    All solutions to disable Windows 10 update:


     Solution 1. Disable Windows Update Service
     Solution 2. Change the Setting of the Group Policy Editor
     Solution 3. Meter Your Network Connection
     Solution 4. Change the Way of Windows 10 Updates Using Registry

    Tips
    Before proceeding with the four solutions to fully stop Windows 10 updates, check your
    own Windows 10 edition (Home, Professional, Education or Enterprise) by going to
    Settings -> System -> About so that you can find the most appropriate solution. Besides,
    the fourth way of trying to control the Windows 10 update by using Registry is somewhat
    risky, do remember to backup your data and the details will be shown in the extra tips
    section.

    How to Disable Windows 10 Update

    Solution 1. Disable Windows Update Service

    Understand the limitations of this method. While disabling the automatic update
    service will temporarily halt any Windows 10 cumulative updates, the service will re-
    enable itself after a certain amount of time. Here are the directions:

    1. Press the Windows logo key + R at the same time to invoke the Run box.
    2. Type services.msc and press Enter.

    3. Scroll down to Windows Update, and double-click it.

    4. In Startup type, select Disabled. Then click Apply and OK to save the settings.


    Solution 2. Change the Setting of the Group Policy Editor

    The Group Policy feature is not available in the Home edition. So, only when you run
    Windows 10 Professional, Enterprise, or Education, you can use the Group Policy
    Editor to change the settings to prevent Windows 10 from automatically updating.
    The group policy editor will notify you of new updates without automatically installing
    them. 

     Press the Windows logo key + R then type gpedit.msc and click OK.
     Go to Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates >
    Windows Components > Windows Update.
     Double-click Configure Automatic Updates.
     Select Disabled in Configured Automatic Updates on the left, and click Apply
    and OK to disable the Windows automatic update feature.
    Note: If you need to update your Windows version later, you can repeat the steps
    above, then select Enabled to turn on this feature, so that you can continue to
    download the updates.
    Solution 3. Meter Your Network Connection

    Understand that this method won't work for Ethernet connections. You can only
    disable automatic updates by using this method on a Wi-Fi connection. If your
    computer is connected to WiFi, you can try this to stop Windows 10 automatic
    updates. 

    1. Click the Start button at the bottom left on your desktop, then click
    the Settings app.
    2. Click Network & Internet.

    3. Click WiF in the left pane, then click the name of your Wi-Fi connection.
    4. Click to turn on Set as metered connection.

    Solution 4. Change the way of Windows 10 Updates Using Registry

    Extra Tips: Editing the registry is risky, and it can cause irreversible damage to your
    installation if you don't do it correctly. It's recommended that you make a full backup
    of your computer before proceeding. All you need to do is use this free backup
    softwareto back up your data in three steps:
     DownloadWin Version

    Step 1. Launch EaseUS Todo Backup and then choose the backup option you want.

    Step 2. Choose the system, hard drive, files or apps that you want to backup, and
    then select a destination where you want to store the backup file.
    Step 3. Click "Proceed" to backup data from hard drive.

    With a backup at hand, now it's safe to customize a Windows 10 update without
    receiving any forced updates on your computer. Here's how to make the change in
    Registry:

    1. Use the Windows key + R keyboard shortcut to open the Run command.


    2. Type regedit, and click OK to open the Registry.
    Browse the following path:

    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows

    3. Right-click the Windows (folder) key, select New, and then click Key.


    4. Name the new key WindowsUpdate and press Enter.
    5. Right-click the newly created key, select new, and click Key.

    6. Name the new key AU and press Enter.


    Inside the newly created key, right-click on the right side, select New, and click
    on DWORD (32-bit) Value.
    7. Name the new key AUOptions and press Enter.
    Double-click the newly created key and change its value to 2. It's for "Notify for
    download and notify for install". Click OK.
    8. Close the Registry to complete the task.

    Using this value prevents Windows 10 from downloading updates automatically, and
    you'll get a notification when new updates are available. By this way, you can avoid
    any auto Windows 10 update effectively.

    That's how you could make an attempt to disable Windows 10 update in every way.
    Each method has been proved to work as long as you wish to turn off all the
    automatic updates in Windows 10.

    In the end, we're also asked to address another similar Windows 10 update issue
    which frequently bothers users for a long time, if you're the one who is looking for a
    way to stop a Windows 10 update in progress, leave this page and move to the
    linked page for help.

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