How Do I Stop Windows from Automatically Downloading Updates?
Contents How Do I Stop Windows 10 from Automatically Downloading Updates? Go to “Computer Configuration” > “Administrative Templates” > “Windows Components” >...
How do I stop Windows 10 from automatically downloading updates?
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.
How do I turn off Windows Automatic Updates?
Click Start > Control Panel > System and Security. Under Windows Update, click the “Turn automatic updating on or off” link. Click the “Change Settings” link on the left. Verify that you have Important Updates set to “Never check for updates (not recommended)” and click OK.
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