Why Is Windows Updating Every Time I Shut Down?

3 Answers. This could be because of your “Windows Update” settings. If it is configured to run frequently (daily), then the available updates downloaded in the temp location and will get installed when you shutting down your machine.

How do I stop Windows from installing updates when I shut down?

Windows 7 Shutdown Dialog

1. Make sure either your desktop or taskbar is in focus. Clicking on the desktop background or on an empty part of the taskbar is enough. Alternatively, the keyboard shortcut Windows + D will work.
2. Press Alt + F4.
3. You should now have this box:

How do you stop Windows 10 from updating when shutting down?

To stop update permanently, press Windows key + R -> type services and hit enter -> look for windows update -> go to properties and change startup type to ‘disabled’ -> Apply + OK. This will stop the Windows Update services from running automatically.