How Do I Turn off Windows 10 Home Updates?
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How do you stop Windows 10 from updating?

Disable the Windows Update startup service

In the Windows 10 search bar, type ‘Services’. Right-click the top result and select ‘Run as administrator’. Scroll down the list until you reach the Windows Update entry. If the ‘Status’ column says “Running”, right-click the Windows Update entry and click ‘Stop’.

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.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.

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