I think many people have encountered forced Windows 10 updates, but all attempts to disable updates were in vain. This happens because of the multi-level update in Windows 10 and each service interacts with each other and forcibly activates the service that you disabled.
For example, if you have disabled updates in Windows 10 Update, then the service automatic download drivers, at the time the update is released, reactivates the update center and vice versa. The same thing happens with other services that perform the activation function and complement each other in this work.
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I think everyone knows that in all versions of Windows it was possible to configure the Update Center and the ability to disable the download and installation of updates, either set them automatically or choose when to install certain updates.
It was possible to disable checking for updates altogether. This gave us the ability to control which updates to install and which not. It also allows you to reduce Internet traffic if someone’s network was slow.
Unfortunately, with Windows 10 everything will not be so easy and there is simply no ability to choose the options for installing updates, and if there is, then only in versions of Windows 10 Pro. And then, from forced installations You can only get rid of it for a short time.
In ordinary language, then a new version Windows 10 automatically starts downloading and installing updates without notifying the user.
In fact, all these forced updates, often become a huge problem for the owner. Programs and drivers crash and stop working internal devices computer and so on. And it happens that the OS does not load at all.
It's time to move on to the option to disable all windows 10 updates forever. There are only 7 ways that you have to do manually.
Option 1: Editing Update Center using different settings (Not suitable for HOME version owners)
This method will describe how to postpone the automatic installation of updates for a short period of time (be sure to do this to avoid problems in the future). We will also get rid of the preliminary reboot.
But disabling updates in this way will not work forever; this is just preparation for the main ways to disable updates. This method will also break the chain that triggers other services to force an update.
1. Use the function "Options" and click on the category Update and Security\Windows Update.
3. To start, you need to click "Get more notifications." With this point we will turn off automatic reboot computer if Windows 10 has already downloaded and installed updates. And also turn off the slider in "Schedule time"
4. Go back and go to "Extra options".
5. Now you need to turn off the function "When you update Windows, provide updates for other Microsoft products."
6. And activate the slider "Delay receiving feature updates"- this is necessary in order to disable downloading updates for several months.
7. Now you need to go to "Choose how and when to receive updates" and turn off the slider "Update from multiple locations"- this will prevent the load on the network, since it uses the torrent session.
Option 2: Disable automatic updating of drivers for internal or external devices.
The updated Windows 10 system still allows you to get rid of automatic device driver updates, which we will take advantage of.
1. Using a keyboard shortcut WIN+R call the function execution window. 2. In this window you need to enter the function rundll32 newdev.dll,DeviceInternetSettingUi and press OK. Then a window will open "Device Installation Options"
3. In this window you need to select "No, give a choice" and if available, select "Never install drivers from Windows Update."
After all these manipulations, Windows will search and install drivers only with local device or CD. The update center will be contacted if required driver will not be found on the hard drive.
Option 3: Disabling updates using the official Show or hide updates utility
Long before official release Windows 10 Microsoft company posted in Free access to download a utility that allows you to disable unnecessary updates for certain drivers or system components.
1. First, download the utility from the official website.
3. Then click on "Hide updates" and from the list of all components, select what you want so that it does not update at all. Then again "Further".
4. If there is a need to return everything to the initial state, do all the same steps and instead "Hide updates" Press "Show hidden updates"
Option 4: Setting a download limit via WI-FI
This method involves bypassing automatic update Windows 10 and prevent downloading updates. In order to implement this, you just need to set the limit value for WI-FI.
1. Go to again "Options" and go to the category "Network and Internet"
2. Go to "WI-FI" and click on "Control well-known networks".
3. Click on "Manage known networks" and go to the properties of your wi-fi network.
4. Then enable the option "Set as metered connection"
This method is all, now windows will not update automatically while the Internet connection is within the limit.
Option 5: Configure Policy Groups and Registry
In Windows 10, the function of choosing between downloading and updating for the system was removed, but editing policy groups and editing the registry was still preserved.
We warn you that editing policy groups is not possible for those who have win version 10 Home! But, if installed on computer Pro version of Windows you have various possibilities, and this means notifying about downloading updates, setting up automatic updates or setting downloads and updates on a schedule.
There is one problem. For some reason, the Update Control Center and all the changes made to the settings in window have changed group policy or registry may not apply. If you rebuild the computer, or run the "gpupdate /force" function, most likely there will be no changes in Windows Update will not be. Open the update settings and you will notice that the slider will still be set to "Automatic (recommended)"
In what case will Group Policy still be activated? You just need to click on check for updates in the Update Center.
Only when you click on check for updates will all changes be activated. Now you can log in again "Windows Update" and make sure that all changes have been applied.
Now you need to make adjustments to "Group Policy Editor"
1. Keyboard shortcut WIN+R, write a function gpedit.msc and click on OK.
2. You will need to go through the following categories: Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\ Windows components\Windows Update
3. In the right tab, click on
4. In this tab, activate this option and click on the button "Enabled", and in the window "Options" make the choice that suits your situation.
If you check the option 5 Allow local administrator select options, then a selection will appear in the Update Center settings with additional settings.
If there is a need to “hard” disable updates, you will have to edit the registry.
1. Call the query execution window WIN+R and write a function regedit, then press OK.
2. Next we need to go through the sections: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows
3. You need to create a section in this tab and name it "WindowsUpdate", strictly in the Windows tab.
4. Add new section to a folder "WindowsUpdate" with title AU, so that our link looks like this: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate\AU
5. Now go to the new subsection AU and add another parameter DWORD and name it NoAutoUpdate. In the values, enter the value 1.
6. Next, you can close the registry and go to the Update Center and click on "Check for updates" to make sure that no update is happening. In order to return everything to its original state, just delete from the section NoAutoUpdate or make it mean 0.
Option 6: Completely deactivate the Windows Update service
Another great option that will definitely block the update.
1. Keyboard shortcut WIN+R and write a function services.msc, then OK. The Windows Utility Toolkit will open.
2. At the very bottom, select "Windows Update".
3. Double-click and a window for changes will appear. The launch type must be set to "Disabled"
On this option, that's the end. If you want to check for updates, an error will appear.
Option 7: Other utilities
An ordinary program that will make it possible to disable all Windows 10 updates once and for all, with a control shot, so that nothing else comes out anywhere. This program does not require installation and is easy to use. In order to disable updates, you need to select “Disable Service” in the utility, then “Apply Now”. The utility can also work on other versions of Windows OS.
Another one Windows utility 10 Update Disabler - this utility introduces functionality into Windows 10 in the form of a service that works in background mode and does not allow the Update Center to make its settings and download updates.
Please keep in mind that this utility may not be compatible with your antivirus! or even consider it a virus and delete it.
According to the developers, their utility acts as a blocker for Windows Update and blocks attempts to execute any processes, including checking for updates, downloading updates, installing updates, and attempting to activate other auxiliary services.
In order to block updates using this utility, you need to extract the UpdaterDisabler.exe file from the archive to any other folder, then you need to go to the menu and click "File", then run as administrator command line. For those who don't know, it is necessary right click Click on the console and select the option to open the program as administrator.
How to disable Windows update- this is the question asked by users who need to prevent the installation of system updates on their computer. With default settings, operating system independently in automatic mode searches for, downloads and installs updates released for Windows.
Microsoft releases operating update packages approximately once a month. Windows systems. From time to time, Microsoft makes unscheduled updates designed to solve emerging problems in the operation of the OS, or to close detected gaps in the system Windows security.
The main part of the updates concerns system security. When installing updates, system fixes are applied or some new features are added.
In addition to regular updates, so-called major updates are released in Windows 10, after which, essentially, a new version of Windows 10 is installed on the computer. Such major updates are released once or twice a year.
Some users disable system updates by various reasons. The main reasons for refusing Windows updates:
- sometimes it happens that after installing updates, the standard Windows work and installed programs
- if the user has a limited Internet connection, downloading updates affects the amount of traffic consumed
- lack of free space on the computer disk
- after applying the update, the user is afraid of losing activation of the operating system
How to disable automatic updates? You can solve the problem using system tools, or using third party software. In this article we will look at 3 ways to disable updates on Windows 10 using the operating system.
Simply disabling Windows Update on Windows 10, as in Windows 7 or Windows 8, will no longer work. The most that can be done in a similar way: Pause updates for up to 35 days.
How to disable automatic updates in Windows 10 (1 method)
Windows 10 tools automatically detect, download and install updates on your computer.
On Win 10, you can disable updates in a way that disables the Windows Update service. This method works on all versions of Windows 10 and ensures that Windows updates are disabled forever.
Login to "Administration" from the Control Panel, or using more easy way: In the Windows Search box, type "administration" (without the quotes), and then open Administrative Tools.
In the “Administration” window, double-right-click on the “Services” shortcut.
In the “Services” window that opens, in the “Services (Local)” section, find the Windows Update service.
In the Properties window: Windows Update ( Local computer)", in the "General" tab, change the "Startup type" setting to "Disabled".
In the “Status” setting, click on the “Stop” button to stop the service Windows updates 10.
After this, Windows 10 updates will stop coming to your computer.
To enable automatic updates, in the Properties: Windows Update (Local Computer) window, select your preferred startup type: Automatic (Delayed Start), Automatic, or Manual.
How to disable Windows 10 updates using Local Group Policy Editor (method 2)
Now let's see how to disable Windows 10 updates in the Local Group Policy Editor.
note that this method Not suitable for Windows 10 Home (Windows 10 Home) and Windows 10 Single Language (Windows 10 Home for one language). This feature is present in older versions of the operating system: Windows 10 Pro (Windows 10 Professional) and Windows 10 Enterprise (Windows 10 Enterprise).
First you need to log into the Local Group Policy Editor. In the Windows Search box, type "gpedit.msc" (without the quotes), and then launch the editor.
Alternatively, you can enter the Local Group Policy Editor in the following way: press the “Win” + “R” keys, enter the expression “gpedit.msc” (without quotes) in the “Open” field, and then click on the “OK” button.
In the “Local Group Policy Editor” window, follow the path: “Computer Configuration” => “Administrative Templates” => “Windows Components” => “Windows Update”.
In the “Windows Update” section, find the “Set up automatic updates” item, right-click on it, and in context menu select "Edit".
In the Automatic Update Settings window, enable the Disabled setting, and then click OK.
After this, the operating system will not search for, download or install automatic Windows 10 updates.
Disable Windows 10 update in Registry Editor (3rd method)
The third way to disable Windows 10 updates is to make changes to the Registry Editor. This method works in all versions of Windows 10.
In Windows Search, type "regedit" (without the quotes), and then run the command.
In the Registry Editor window, follow the path:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsWindowsUpdate\AU
In the Registry Editor window, right-click on free space. From the context menu, select New and then DWORD Value (32-bit). Give the parameter a name: “NoAutoUpdate” (without quotes).
Right-click on the “NoAutoUpdate” parameter and select “Change...” in the context menu.
Enter the parameter “1” (without quotes) in the “Value” field and click the “OK” button.
To enable updating in Windows 10, you need to change the value of the parameter to “0” (without quotes), or simply delete the “NoAutoUpdate” parameter from the registry.
Conclusion
If necessary, the user can disable automatic updating of Windows 10 permanently using operating system tools: by disabling the Windows Update service, in the Local Group Policy Editor, or in the Registry Editor.
Windows 10 automatically installs updates to background. Most of the time this is good, but sometimes you get an update that breaks everything. In this case, you need to uninstall that particular update.
Windows 10 is more aggressive about updating than previous versions. For the most part, this is a good thing, since too many people never bother installing updates - even critical updates security. However, there are many PCs and configurations that stop working correctly after an update. There are several ways to delay installation bad updates. You can prohibit certain types updates so that they are not downloaded automatically. And, starting with the Spring 2017 update, you can easily pause or defer non-critical updates for a month or more.
Unfortunately, none of these strategies help if you've already downloaded and installed an update that broke something. This gets even more complicated if the update is a major new build of Windows, such as an update Fall Creators, released in September 2017. The good news is that Windows provides a way to remove major build updates and smaller, more typical updates Windows.
Removing major build updates
Windows 10 has two different types updates. In addition to traditional patches, Microsoft sometimes releases larger “builds” of Windows 10. First major update Windows 10 received the November Update in November 2015, which made it version 1511. The Fall Creators Update, released in September 2017, was version 1709.
After installing a new build, Windows saves the files necessary to uninstall the new build and revert to the previous one. The catch is that these files are only kept for about a month. After 10 days, Windows will automatically delete the files, and you will no longer be able to return to the previous version without reinstalling.
Note: Build rollback also works if you are part of the program Windows Insider, and you help test new, pre-unstable builds of Windows 10. If the build you install is too unstable, you can revert back to the one you were previously using.
To cancel the build, press Windows + I to open the Settings app and then click Update & Security.
On the Update & Security screen, go to the Recovery tab, and then click the Get Started button under the Go back to a previous version of Windows 10 section.
If you don't see the "Go back to a previous version of Windows 10" section, it's been more than 10 days since you upgraded to the current build and Windows has cleared those files. It is also possible that you ran the Disk Cleanup tool and selected "Previous Windows Installations" files to remove. The build is handled in much the same way as new versions of Windows, so you uninstall the build in the same way as you uninstall Windows 10 and go back to Windows 8.1 or 7. You will have to reinstall Windows 10 or restore your computer from the system backup copy to return to the previous build after these 10 days have passed.
Also, note that rolling back a build is not a way to permanently discard future new builds. Windows 10 will automatically download and install the next major build released. If you are using stable Windows version 10, this may take several months. If you are using Insider build You will most likely receive a preview new build much earlier.
Uninstalling common Windows updates
You can also uninstall the regular, smaller updates that Microsoft rolls out consistently - just like in previous versions Windows.
To do this, press the Windows + I button to open the Settings app and then click Update & Security.
On the Update & Security screen, go to the Windows Update tab, and then click the View update history link.
On the View Update History screen, click the Uninstall updates link.
You will see the familiar interface for uninstalling programs, showing the history latest updates, sorted by installation date. You can use the search box on the right top corner window to search for a specific update by its KB number, if you know the exact number of the update that you want to remove. Select the update you want to remove and click the "Delete" button.
Please note that this list allows you to remove updates that installed Windows since the installation of the previous “build”. Each assembly is new list, to which the new minor updates are applied. Additionally, there is no way to avoid a particular update forever, since it will eventually be pushed into the next major one Windows assembly 10.
To prevent a small update from being reinstalled again, you may need to download Microsoft's "Show or hide updates" troubleshooter and "block" the update from automatically downloading in the future. This isn't necessary, but we're not entirely sure that Windows 10 will end up trying to re-download and install updates that you manually removed. By according to Microsoft, even the "Show or hide updates" troubleshooter can only "prevent temporarily."
Windows 10 updates will hopefully be more stable than ever thanks to a new Insider program, which allows people to test updates before they are rolled out to everyone, but you may find that at some point it becomes necessary to remove problematic update and wait for the fix.
This article describes in detail how to disable Windows 10 automatic updates. You don’t always know what Microsoft is slipping into the next update package, but you should refuse to download and install updates in the “ten” without using the administrative capabilities or special utilities, it is forbidden.
With a stranger software By the way, you should be careful, because such utilities can perform other operations in the background, in addition to disabling the update center.
Constant downloads of updates and notifications about this, their installation and requirements to reboot the computer, errors that accompany any of the stages, as well as the consumption of precious traffic from users with wireless internet- these are just the main reasons to refuse automatic Windows 10 updates.
Deactivating the Update Center
Let's start, perhaps, with a method that will be more understandable to novice users due to the absence of the need to delve into system tools, and is suitable for any edition of Windows 10.
Note that next way disabling updates (using a tool for editing group policies) does not work on the home edition of Tens - this administration tool is simply absent in the Home version.
The essence of the method is to stop and disable the service responsible for downloading and installing update packages. To do this, we perform the following steps.
1. Launch the “Services” snap-in.
The easiest way to do this is by executing the “services.msc” command through the command interpreter, which is opened using the Win+R hotkey combination.
After this, a window with the name “Services” will appear. Its functionality allows you to disable automatic start service and terminate its operation in the current session.
2. Find a service called “Windows Update” (in some editions it may appear English name“Windows Update”) and double-click on the element to call its properties.
3. Click “Stop” to shut down the service.
4. In the “Startup type” drop-down list, select “Disabled”.
5. Apply new configuration systems.
Changes take effect without restarting the system. Windows 10 automatic update is enabled the same way: first we set the service to start automatically, and then we launch it.
Let's use the functionality of the Group Policy Editor
As was said, the owners home version"tens" this section won't help if using Pro and Enterprise versions of Windows 10, this option is recommended for disabling auto-update of the system.
Let's look at how to disable automatic updates in Windows 10 using the administration tool, which is the most reliable method of disabling updates.
1. Execute the command “gpedit.msc”.
This is done through the command interpreter, command line or search bar Start - the result will be similar.
2. Open the “Computer Configuration” section.
3. In the subsection, go to “Administrative Templates”, where we open the “Windows Components” directory.
4. Go to the “Windows Update” directory.
5. Call “Properties” of the “Setting automatic updates” option.
6. Move the switch to the “Disabled” position.
7. Click “Apply” to save changes to Windows registry 10.
8. Close the tool window and check for updates.
If they were found in manual mode- this is the norm, new settings may work in ten or two minutes, although automatic check updates are disabled immediately after checking for updates is disabled.
The result will be similar if you go to the registry key HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows WindowsUpdate\AU and create a DWORD key in it with the name “NoAutoUpdate” and the value “1”.
Using metered traffic
One of the Tens updates introduced an option into its functionality, the activation of which prevents the downloading of updates when using a wireless or other method of connecting to the network, the traffic of which is limited. This function allows you to specify what you are using Wi-Fi connection is limiting even if it is not.
The method works for everyone editions of Windows 10.
1. Go to “Settings” and open the section that provides access to network settings.
2. Go to the Wi-Fi tab.
3. Expand “Advanced settings”.
4. Activate the “Set as” item metered connection", so that the operating system considers the connection with paid or limited traffic.
Applications to quickly disable the automatic update feature
Many people are familiar with applications for disabling spying functions in the Top Ten. But such programs also exist to disable the auto-update function of the operating system. Sometimes one application combines both functions.
One of these utilities is called Win Updates Disabler. To avoid problems, download the application from site2unblock.com and check the downloaded file with an online scanner, for example, on the VirusTotal website.
To Work with portable program simple: run it, check the first item “Disable Windows Updates” and apply the settings. Administrator privileges are required for the program to function.
Any operating system, even the newest one, is in constant modernization mode. Windows 10 is no exception: developers add features, improve security, and fix bugs. Unfortunately, not all updates have a beneficial effect on the operation of the OS, so sometimes it is better to disable the update.
In Windows 7 and 8/8.1, the user could independently manage. But how to disable Windows 10 updates if the default is to upgrade without notifying the user? This can be done, but only with the use of administration tools or special software.
How to disable Windows 10 update
Disabling a service
The easiest way to disable automatic update– deactivate Windows service Update. This method works for everyone editions of Windows 10: corporate, professional and home.
After deactivating a service, the system will not be able to find and install new components until you allow it to do so again.
Setting up an update
Another reliable way deactivate the modernization function - make changes to the “ten” configuration through the group policy editor. The method only works in Pro edition, but it works flawlessly.
To apply the configuration, you need to go to the update center and click on the “Check Availability” button. 
Don't worry, nothing else will be installed without your knowledge. The system will find available updates, but you will make the decision to install them yourself.
Deactivation via the registry
There is no way to use the Group Policy Editor in the Home edition, so the steps described above will have to be performed through system registry. The main thing here is to be careful and correctly assign names and values to parameters, then everything will work out:
After all the manipulations with the partitions, you should get the path HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate\AU. Now you need to create a new parameter inside the “AU” section:
To make sure the method works, go to Extra options. The upgrade method selection menu will be unavailable.
Creating a metered connection
In Windows 10, it is possible to set up a metered Internet connection. The initial purpose of this option is to save traffic. We are interested in the fact that with a limited connection, new components stop loading.
The only disadvantage of this method is that it only works on computers that connect to the Internet via wireless network. If the connection is established via an Ethernet cable, then install limited connection it won't work.
Prohibition on installing drivers
Not only system components are updated, but also hardware drivers. It's a good thing, but a thoughtless update often leads to device malfunctions. Therefore, it is better to update drivers manually, downloading them from the official website of the developer, and it is recommended to turn off automatic updating.
These are the main ways to manage modernization Windows components 10 and drivers for connected equipment. Some methods are not particularly obvious: for example, it is difficult to guess that to disable a system upgrade you need to establish a metered connection. However, all the described methods have been tested and work, so now you can decide for yourself whether the “top ten” needs another upgrade. 
It is highly recommended not to completely abandon upgrading Windows 10. As a result of fixing errors, system performance improves, updating security tools improves the level of computer security. In addition, if you use the built-in antivirus, it will also not be updated, which will create a serious hole in the OS’s defenses. Therefore, the most adequate option is manual selection upgrades that you are willing to accept.
