how to disable windows 10 update

Disabling Windows 10 updates entirely is not recommended because updates often include critical security patches and bug fixes that help protect your computer and improve its performance. However, if you want to temporarily disable automatic updates or prevent specific updates from installing, you can follow these steps:

 

Pause Windows Updates (temporary):

 

·         Click on the Start button and select "Settings" (gear icon).

·         In the Settings window, click on "Update & Security."

·         Select "Windows Update" from the left-hand side menu.

·         Click on "Advanced options."

·         Under the "Pause updates" section, toggle the switch to enable the pause for a specific number of days. This will temporarily prevent Windows from downloading and installing updates during the specified period.

Configure Active Hours:

 

In the same "Windows Update" settings window, click on "Change active hours."

Specify the time range when you commonly use your computer.

During the active hours, Windows will not automatically restart your system to install updates.

Metered Connection (for Wi-Fi only):

 

If you are using a Wi-Fi connection, you can set it as a metered connection to restrict automatic updates. However, this option is not available for Ethernet connections.

Open the "Settings" app and go to "Network & Internet."

Select the Wi-Fi network you are connected to.

Click on "Advanced options."

Toggle the switch to set it as a "Metered connection."

Windows will treat a metered connection differently and will not download updates automatically.

Please note that while these methods can help you control updates to some extent, it is generally recommended to keep your system up to date for security and stability purposes. Consider periodically checking for and installing updates manually if you choose to disable automatic updates.

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