Configuring Automatic Updates in Windows 10
In Windows 10, the approach to updating the system has changed dramatically, and therefore the ability to configure automatic updates is greatly curtailed. Moreover, available settings depend on the Windows edition you are using.
So in Windows 10 Home, all new functions, updates and security updates are installed with Windows Update and the user has no control over the update process. The only thing the user can do is to postpone the reboot for a while. Pro edition is more humane and allows you to manage some update settings - select an update source, set a schedule and postpone the installation of updates (except for security updates) by long term... Opportunity complete shutdown automatic updates are not provided in any of the editions in principle.
Certainly, automatic update is an important component operating system and regularly downloading and installing updates, especially critical fixes and security updates, is essential for the stable and safe functioning of the system. However, the user should be able to choose when, how, and which updates to download and install. And even the ability to completely turn off automatic check there should be updates too. How to realize this opportunity and there will be a speech Further.
I will try to describe all the ways I know to manage automatic updates in Windows 10. Let's start with the simplest and most accessible.
Windows Update
In Windows 10, the familiar classic "Center windows updates"Is completely removed from the control panel and is no longer available. New center update is located in the system settings section and to open it you need to go to the "Settings" - "Update and Security" section in the "Start" menu.
In the main window of the Update Center, there is practically no choice, you can only view the list available updates and information about them.
The only available setting allows you to select the time for the mandatory reboot. Here you can specify the desired day and time of the reboot, or reboot immediately so as not to suffer for a long time 🙂
In the Home edition, these are all available settings, and in the older editions of Windows 10 (Pro, Enterprise and Education), the user can follow the link “ Extra options».
In the additional parameters, you can choose how the updates are installed. True, the choice is not rich and consists of only two options:
Automatic - Updates are automatically downloaded and installed, followed by an automatic restart;
Notify about reboot scheduling - updates are also downloaded and installed automatically, but you can schedule a reboot at a convenient time for you.
You can also enable the "Postpone updates" option, which allows you to disable downloading and installing updates for a while. This option is designed primarily for corporate users and is intended to give them the opportunity to test new functionality (which can now be included in updates) before its mass implementation in the organization. Users of the Home edition do not have this opportunity, so they unwittingly act as testers 🙂 for the corporate sector.
Delayed updates do not include critical fixes and security updates, which will be automatically installed anyway. The exact period for which the updates are postponed is unknown, in different sources there are numbers from several days to several months.
Another interesting moment... Windows 10 has a new P2P-based update delivery mechanism (Windows Update Delivery Optimization). Simply put, after downloading updates from Windows servers Update, your computer starts to distribute them to other devices on the network, like a torrent client.
This feature is enabled by default and to disable it, follow the link "Select how and when to receive updates" and set the slider to Off.
You can view the installed updates in the Control Panel by going to the "Programs and Features" - "Installed Updates" section. If after the update there were problems, then here is any of the installed updates can be deleted.
Disable automatic driver updates
The Windows operating system contains a repository of drivers for the most common devices. By default, new driver versions are loaded automatically, with using Windows Update. In some cases, the presence of the necessary driver in the system is quite convenient, however, Windows Update does not always contain the freshest / best driver, and it is better to update the drivers manually in order to avoid unexpected problems with the hardware. Therefore, it is better to disable automatic driver updates, since this feature is still available in Windows 10.
In order to get to the driver update settings, you need to open the "System" section in the control panel and select the "Advanced system settings" item, then go to the "Hardware" tab and click the "Device installation settings" button. You can also open the desired window by clicking Win + R and running the command rundll32 newdev.dll, DeviceInternetSettingUi.
To disable automatic downloading of drivers, select the item "Never install drivers from Windows Update".
Turn off automatic updates for modern apps
Modern apps (apps from Windows Store) are also updated automatically. To fix this, you need to open the "Store" item in the "Start" menu, click on the little man icon, in the menu that opens, select the "Options" item, and then in the "Update applications automatically" item, put the switch to Off.
After that, the apps from the store will not be updated automatically and will have to be updated manually if necessary.
Note. Initially, Windows 10 Home users couldn't turn off automatic app updates from the Windows store. This feature was added later with the KB3081448 update.
Show or hide update utility
The old Update Center, among other things, made it possible to choose and put off for not a certain period(hide) updates. In the new, this opportunity is initially absent, but there is special utility from Microsoft called Show or hide update, which can do much the same. The utility is not included in the system but is loaded separately.
No installation is required, just copy and run the wushowhide.diagcab file, after which the utility starts collecting data on available updates.
After collecting the data, you are prompted to select an action. To hide updates, select "Hide updates".
We mark those updates that need to be hidden, and click "Next".
While the update is hidden, the operating system will not install it. And if necessary hidden updates you can restore, for which you need to run the utility again, select "Show hidden updates" and check the box opposite needed update... After that, the update will be installed in the general order.
Using "Show or hide update" allows you to postpone the installation of any problematic updates(including security updates), but you cannot completely avoid the update in this way. All minor updates are part of the major ones and will be installed sooner or later.
These were simple ways, slowly moving on to more advanced ones.
Configuring Automatic Updates Using PowerShell
You can use the PSWindowsUpdate module from the Microsoft Script Center to manage updates. To use, download the archive, unpack it and put it in the% WINDIR% \ System32 \ WindowsPowerShell \ v1.0 \ Modules folder. Then we launch the PowerShell console and allow execution of unsigned scripts with the command:
Set-ExecutionPolicy Bypass -Force
Let's import the module into the current session:
Import-Module PSWindowsUpdate
And we display a list of commands for the module:
Get-Command -Module PSWindowsUpdate
The module contains 14 cmdlets:
Get-WUList - gives a list of available updates;
Get-WUInstall - starts downloading and installing updates;
Get-WUUninstall - removes the selected updates;
Invoke-WUInstall - serves to manage updates on remote computers;
Hide-WUUpdate - hides the selected updates;
Get-WUHistory - displays information about installed updates;
Add-WUOfflineSync - registers a service that allows you to install updates from the local cache (Offline sync service);
Remove-WUOfflineSync - removes a registered service;
Get-WUServiceManager - displays a list of available update services (Windows Update, WSUS, etc.);
Add-WUServiceManager - registers the selected update service;
Remove-WUServiceManager - removes the selected update service;
Get-WUInstallerStatus - shows the status of the Windows Update Installer service;
Get-WURebootStatus - allows you to clarify the need for a reboot;
Update-WUModule - serves for centralized updating of the PSWindowsUpdate module on remote computers.
For example, let's display a list of available updates and hide one of them:
Get-WUList
Hide-WUUpdate -KBArticleID KB3087040 -Confirm: $ false
After this update KB3087040 will not be installed. If necessary, you can unblock it with the following command:
Hide-WUUpdate -KBArticleID KB3087040 -HideStatus: $ false
In general, the PSWindowsUpdate module has quite a lot of features, which, in a good way, need to be dealt with in detail. Windows support 10 has not yet been announced by the author, but the commands are executed quite correctly.
Configuring Automatic Updates Using Group Policies
This method is available only for seniors. Windows editions 10 because there is no group policy editor in the Home edition. To open the Local Group Policy Editor snap-in, click Win + R and execute the command gpedit.msc... Automatic update settings are located in Computer Configuration - Administrative Templates - Windows components- Windows Update.
All basic settings are specified in the "Configure Automatic Updates" policy. First, you need to enable it, after which you can choose one of 4 update options:
2 - notification about downloading and installing updates;
3 - automatic download and installation notification;
4 - automatic download and installation on a schedule;
5 - allow the local administrator to select the automatic update options.
If option 4 is selected, then you can additionally set the day and hour for installing updates, as well as specify to install updates only during the idle period, during automatic service systems.
Note. When this policy is activated, the settings in Windows Update become unavailable. The exception is option 5, which allows local administrators change the update mode in the update center.
If you have selected the option to automatically download and install on a schedule, then you can additionally use the following settings.
Always automatically reboot at the scheduled time
If this policy is enabled, then after installing updates, the computer will be restarted regardless of what. To prevent a sudden restart and users have time to save the results of their work, you can set a restart timer from 15 minutes to 3 hours.
Do not execute automatic reboot during automatic installation of updates, if users are working in the system
Everything is clear from the name of the policy. If this policy is enabled, then after installing updates, the computer does not restart automatically, but displays a notification that the installation is complete and waits for the user to restart. Cancels the effect of the previous policy.
Re-request to reboot on scheduled installations
This policy determines the time after which the system will issue a second request if a scheduled reboot is canceled. If this policy is not active, then requests will be issued every 10 minutes.
Delayed restart for scheduled installations
This policy sets the time that must elapse from the moment the updates are installed until the restart.
Transferring scheduled unattended update installations
If the computer was turned off and the updates were not installed at the scheduled time, it will be launched immediately after the next computer start. In this policy, you can specify the time that must elapse from the moment the system boots to the start of the installation.
Prevent installation of devices not described in other policy settings
This policy is used to disable automatic driver updates and is located in Computer Configuration - Administrative Templates - System - Device Installation - Restriction on Device Installation.
Note. I described setting up local group policies, but there are exactly the same domain ones. And if the computer is on the enterprise network and is a member Domain Active Directory, then (as a rule) the automatic update settings are determined by domain policies. Domain policies have the highest priority and override any local settings.
Configuring Automatic Updates Using the Registry
The most powerful system management tool is registry editing. In the registry, you can set all the same settings as using group policies, in addition, it gives you the ability to completely turn off automatic updates.
To configure, open the registry editor (Win + R -> Regedit) and go to the HKLM \ SOFTWARE \ Policies \ Microsoft \ Windows section. We create new section WindowsUpdate, in it a subsection named AU... In the AU section, create DWORD parameters that are responsible for automatic updates.
Here are the most important ones.
AUOptions- the main parameter responsible for the method of receiving and installing updates. It can have the following values:
2 - notify before downloading and installing any updates;
3 - automatically download updates and notify about the readiness of the installation;
4 - automatically download updates and install according to the schedule;
5 - Allow local administrators to manage update options.
NoAutoUpdate- an option that allows you to completely disable automatic search and installation of updates. Meaning 1 - automatic update is disabled, 0 - updates will be downloaded and installed according to the settings specified in the parameter AUOptions.
In case the value is enabled automatic download and installation according to the schedule (AUOptions = 4), then you can additionally specify additional parameters.
ScheduledInstallDay- day of the week on which updates are scheduled to be installed. Meaning 0 means daily setting, values ​​from 1 before 7 indicate a specific day of the week (1 is Monday).
ScheduledInstallTime- the time at which the updates are scheduled to be installed. Values ​​from 0 to 23 hours are available for this parameter, which corresponds to hours in a day.
AutomaticMaintenanceEnabled- value 1 means that updates should be installed during idle time, as part of automatic system maintenance.
NoAutoRebootWithLoggedOnUsers- value 1 disables automatic restart after installing updates. The Automatic Updates service will wait for a reboot by any logged on user.
Note. In theory, managing updates by editing the registry can work in Windows 10 Home too. In practice, this has not been verified due to the lack of the required edition.
To disable automatic driver updates, you need to find the parameter in the HKLM \ SOFTWARE \ Microsoft \ Windows \ CurrentVersion \ DriverSearching section SearchOrderConfig and set its value to 0 .
Disable Automatic Updates
And in the most urgent case, you can turn off automatic updates by stopping the corresponding service. To do this, open the Services snap-in (Win + R -> services.msc), find a service called Windows Update and stop it. And so that it does not start on its own, the startup type must be set to Disabled.
The same can be done with using PowerShell... To stop, use the following command:
Stop-Service wuauserv -Force
To disable this:
Set-Service wuauserv -StartupType Disabled
You can view the status of the service like this:
Get-Service wuauserv
Well, this is how you can put everything back and start the service:
Set-Service wuauserv -StartupType Manual
Start-Service wuauserv
After disabling the service, the Update Center will give an error when you try to check for updates. It is extremely rough way, although it works on all, without exception, dozens of editions, but I repeat - it is worth using it in emergency cases, for example, if you need to urgently stop the update process.
Conclusion
As you can see, although it has become more difficult to manage automatic updates in Windows 10, there are enough ways to do this. In conclusion, I will say that Microsoft does not recommend postponing or completely stopping automatic updates for a long time. Updates have a specific expiration date, so if not updated within 8 months, new updates cannot be installed.
Today, the situation around the automatic updating of the top ten causes more and more controversy. The fact is that earlier the developers stated that no updates would be released, but they are. And updates are installed a little differently. In Home, for example, the user may not even know about it, but after the installation it follows unexpected restart, which often causes a mixed reaction. Let's try to figure out how to disable Windows auto-update 10 forever. In addition, we will consider issues related to devices, the installation of which raises legitimate doubts about the appropriateness of their use.
How to turn off auto-update Windows 10 Pro or Enterprise in the simplest way
So let's start with the simplest. For now, we will not touch the "home" version (we will talk about it separately), in which the control methods of the simplest type do not work, but let's see what can be done in other modifications.
How to disable auto-update Windows 10 in the most primitive method? It's very simple. To do this, we use the update and security section, which is accessed through the options menu. Here, in the update center window from below, select the line of additional parameters, after which we use the line of reboot notifications in a new window. This will help to exclude an unplanned system restart at the most inopportune moment.
Next, you should make sure that the box for providing updates for others is unchecked. Microsoft products(sometimes this process can take a long time). Then a check mark is put on the line for deferring updates. To go to the next menu, we use the line for selecting the method for receiving updates, and after that we disable receiving updates from several places. By the way, this is useful for those who do not have Internet speed. the highest level... Upon completion of all these procedures, the search, download and installation of updates will not be performed.
Using the Group Policy Editor
Now, referring to the question of how to disable auto-update in Windows 10 Enterprise, for example, we will give another standard method.
For it, you need to enter (gpedit.msc command in the Run menu (Win + R)), where, through the computer configuration tree, you first need to go to the administrative templates, and then through the Windows components - to the update center.
On the right there is a line for managing updates. When you enter its menu, the update can be completely blocked (position "Disabled"). But if you need to manage updates, you can first use the enabled mode and select desired parameters in its settings (for example, 2 - warning about loading and impending system restart). Thus, again, an unauthorized reboot can be prevented even with installed updates.
Disable automatic updates through the system registry
Now let's see how to disable auto-update in Windows 10 Home (the method suggested below works in other versions as well).
We use the system registry editor, which is called through the regedit command from the same Run menu. Here we are interested in the HKLM branch, in which through the SOFTWARE tree we need to go down to the Policies settings and get to the Windows directory.
In this directory, first create a WindowsUpdate folder, and in a new folder - another one called AU. In this directory, on the right, click on empty space screen and create new parameter DWORD with the name NoAutoUpdate and assign it the value "1".
Now our task is to check if such a method works. Go to the update center section again and use the item to check for updates. Probably, there is no need to say that it will become inactive, that is, the search and installation of updates will never be performed again. If, for some reason, you need to enable updates, you can use the value "0" for the above parameter or delete it altogether.
Turn off updates in the services section
How to disable auto-update Windows 10 with another method? It's just as simple. Here you will need a services section, which is entered through the services.msc command, all from the same Run menu.
On the right, the update center row is selected, and in additional menu the startup type is set to disabled, that's all.
How to turn off auto-update drivers in Windows 10
Finally, we come to one of the most important problems when the system itself tries to download update packages for drivers. Alas, they don't always work correctly. We have already figured out how to disable auto-update in Windows 10. Let's see how to completely disable such processes for drivers.
In the "Run" menu, first we register the rundll32 newdev.dll, DeviceInternetSettingUi command and enter the device installation parameters section, where we simply prohibit the installation and save the changes. After such a procedure, the system will refer exclusively to those drivers that are available in installation distribution or in system partition... As a last resort, if the need to update the drivers is still ripe, it is better to use utilities like Driver booster, which search for new driver versions and install them into the system much more correctly.
Third party utilities
In principle, this is not all. If you are solving the problem of how to turn off auto-update in Windows 10, you can use third-party programs. Let's explain the situation using the example of a utility called Show or hide updates.
In the program itself, after launching from the list, you need to select those updates that you want to exclude, and click the continue button. It goes without saying that you will need to do the opposite to return.
Should I do it?
Of course, disabling updates to some extent will bring peace of mind to the user's work. But, mind you, often problems with computers can begin precisely because of the fact that for Windows 10 latest packages updates are not installed, and they may be required for some new programs to work.
By the way, some people recommend using metered connection to disable these processes. But this is just not worth doing, because it is fraught with unpredictable consequences.
However, you should only turn it off as a last resort. While core packages are designed solely to patch security holes, this may sometimes be the case for some. important components Windows. Lack of updates for them in some emergency situations can provoke conflicts at the level of the established software... Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for different kinds"screens of death", indicating early termination of processes and errors in memory segments. So, as they say, it's best not to risk it. As a last resort, some unnecessary packages that are capable of calling critical errors, you can simply isolate them so that the system does not constantly look for them.
Not every user wants his operating system to be constantly updated, because often new assemblies bring instability to the computer. Therefore, read this article on how to turn off automatic updates in Windows 10.
Disconnection
Using the Services utility
After completing all the actions that can also be viewed on the video, any attempt to request updates on Microsoft server will end in error.
In the registry editor
Watch how to use Registry Editor to disable automatic updates in the video.
In Parameters
Important! Using this method will still download and install security updates on your computer.
In the Group Local Policy Editor
Important! This method only works for Windows 10 Pro and Enterprise.
Disabling updates using the Group Local Policy Editor is considered the safest method.
To check if the changes have taken effect, go to the Settings app and search for updates. V manual mode Windows 10 should find them. However, their automatic search and installation will not be carried out. More details about the process are described in the video.
Right-click on the Start menu → Settings application → Network and Internet → Wi-Fi → Advanced settings → in the "Limited connection" block, set the switch to "on". 
Programs
To simplify the disconnection process automatic download and installing updates, use special programs. The most simple utility, in which there is nothing superfluous, it is. It's free and works stably. Download it from the official site, run it, check the "Disable Windows Updates" box and click Apply Now. 
Turning on
Enabling Windows 10 updates follows the same sequence as disabling. Return all values ​​to their defaults and disable Metered Wi-Fi.
Conclusion
If you want to disable automatic search and installation of updates for Windows 10, there are several ways to do this. The most reliable one is in the Registry of local group policies, but this option is available only for OS versions - Pro and Enterprise. Also use special programs that will do everything in automatic mode.
Updating Windows 10 is a procedure that results in replacing old OS elements, including firmware, with newer ones, which either increases the stability of the operating system and its functionality, or, which is also possible, adds new bugs. Therefore, some users are trying to completely remove the Update Center from their PC and enjoy the system at the stage that is optimal for them.
Windows 10, by default, automatically checks for updates without user intervention, downloads and installs them on its own. Unlike previous versions of this operating system, Windows 10 differs in that it has become a little more difficult for the user to disable the update, but still it is possible to do this both with the help of third-party programs, and through the built-in tools of the OS itself.
Temporary suspension of updates
In the operating room Windows system 10 by default there is a function that allows you to postpone the download and installation of updates for up to 30-35 days (depending on the OS build). To enable it, you need to follow a few simple steps:
Method 1: Win Updates Disabler
Win Updates Disabler is a utility with a minimalist interface that allows any user to quickly figure out what's what. In just a couple of clicks, this convenient program allows you to disable or re-enable the system update without the need to understand system settings OS. Another plus of this method is the ability to download from the official website as regular version product and its portable version.
So to disable Windows updates 10 using the Win Updates Disabler utility, just follow these steps.
Method 2: Show or hide updates
Show or hide updates is a utility from Microsoft that you can use to prevent automatic installation some updates. This application has a more complex interface and allows you to perform quick search all available on this moment time of Windows 10 updates (if the Internet is available) and will offer to either cancel their installation or install previously canceled updates.
You can download this tool from the official website Microsoft... To do this, you need to follow the link below and scroll down a little to the location indicated in the screenshot.
The procedure for canceling updates using Show or hide updates looks like this.
It is worth noting that using the utility Show or hide updates you can only prohibit the installation of new updates. If you want to get rid of the old ones, you must first delete them using the command wusa.exe with parameter .uninstall.
Method 3: Windows 10 Native Tools
Windows 10 Update Center
The easiest way to disable system updates by the built-in tools is to simply disable the Update Center service. To do this, follow these steps:
Local Group Policy Editor
It should be noted right away that this method is only available to owners. Pro and Enterprise version of Windows 10.
Registry
Also owners of Windows 10 Pro and EnterPrise versions to disable automatic updates can refer to system registry... This can be done by following these steps:
Conclusion
This is where we will end, because now you know not only how to disable automatic updating of the operating system, but also how to postpone its installation. In addition, if necessary, you can always return Windows 10 to the state where it will start receiving and installing updates again, and we also talked about this.
An important component of Windows is the Update Center, which regularly checks for new system drivers and packages. If a new one is found, then Windows informs about it by displaying a text notification. Many users treat such messages with disdain. But you should not ignore them, unless there are good reasons for this, since when updating the OS, they are eliminated system errors various kinds and increases the stability and security of the system as a whole.
We all know that all OS Windows family: XP, Vista, 7, 8 can update automatically. At the same time, the parameters of how to update can be configured manually if you have administrator rights. However, you can also check and install updates not automatically, but manually.
When updating manually, you can choose which packages to install and which not. This opportunity allows you to install only what is needed at the moment, and unnecessary (for example, additional languages) do not install. This is very convenient when the Internet is limited: low speed or limited traffic.
In Windows 10, the update situation looks different: it is almost impossible to refuse updates, even if you really need it. Microsoft Developers left at least standard settings system updates. And in Windows versions 10 Home, this feature is completely absent - the system is always updated! Someone can benefit from such a situation, but if you have limited traffic, and updates, in general, are not needed, then this approach will "eat" your Internet and 80% unnecessarily. Here, it is better to completely disable all auto-updates, but doing this in Windows 10 is not as easy as it was in previous versions.
It is worth noting that some updates designed to fix problems in the operating system slow down the computer. And it is not always possible to get rid of them by rolling back to the last control point... And this is perhaps another reason not to update, as Windows 10 offers.
Below you will find different variants How to turn off automatic updates in Windows 10.
Allows you to completely disable updates or customize them as you like. Suitable only for Windows assemblies 10 Pro, because there is a limitation in Windows 10 Home, and you cannot change Group Policy there. For "Home" see the option to change the registry.
Feature: unlike the option with disabling the "Windows Update" service, so you can start updates manually.
This option allows you to configure updates at a low level, not through familiar interface... This is the most flexible option because it has great choice settings.
An important point: change result group policy you will not see immediately. Those. after changes and rebooting the system, in the parameters " Windows Update> Advanced Options"Everything will be the same: update option" Automatically (recommended) ", will be, as before, in place. To see the changes, you need to run the update check once. This happens because the policy settings are checked immediately before the update starts, which is logical - when needed, then it is checked ...
Complete disabling of auto-refresh (instruction)
Let's open the Local Group Policy Editor. For this:
- click " Windows + R "> we enter “ gpedit.msc» > press Enter> we see the editor window and in the left column go to the section:
- « Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Windows Update«
On the right side, we find the item " Configuring Automatic Updates"And open it with a double click.
We see an additional settings window. We select in this window the item " Disabled"And click" OK«:
Ready! Now, to make sure everything is working, go to the update center and launch updates, then go to " Extra options"And see:
Such a disabling through Group Policy adds an entry to the registry, the addition of which is described in the option with changing the registry ...
Other options for changing local group policy
V additional window settings, you can select the item " Included"And in the activated block" Parameters»Select one of the options from the drop-down list:
Description of each item:
Option 2. Modifying the registry
This option completely disables auto-updates, as if in early versions you have set the option: " Don't check for updates". Unlike disabling the service, you can manually trigger updates. Does the same as changing the local policy, if you select the type " Disabled", Only for building Windows 10 Home local politics is not available and changing the registry will solve the problem.
Despite the fact that update management was disabled, the essence remains the same - under the hood, everything is also configurable, but now through the registry.
- Open the registry editor:
Press "Windows + R"> enter "regedit"> press Enter> see the registry editor and go to the section there:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \ SOFTWARE \ Policies \ Microsoft \ Windows - In this section, create the "WindowsUpdate" section, and inside it the "AU" section. We go to the created section. As a result, we should be here:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \ SOFTWARE \ Policies \ Microsoft \ Windows \ WindowsUpdate \ AU - Next, create a key of type "DWORD" with the name "NoAutoUpdate" and value "1" (enabled):
Done, automatic updates disabled!
To check, go to “ Windows Update", Launch updates and go to" Extra options", And we see installed variant « Don't check for updates (not recommended)«:
If you need to return everything back, then simply set the value of the "NoAutoUpdate" key to zero - "0".
Option 3. Disable Windows Update Service
This option is the toughest and most fundamental. It is the same as the registry variant. completely disables auto-updates and in addition all possible updates .
You have probably already come across the enabling and disabling of services and you may already know how to do it. In this option, you just need to find and disable the "Windows Update" service, which is responsible for all updates in the system: no work service- no problem…
- Open the service manager (servises):
press "Windows + R"> enter the command "services.msc"> press Enter> the service manager opens: - V huge list, we find the service "Windows Update" (may be called "Windows Update"), open it with a double click.
- In the column " Launch type"Choose" Disabled"And save - click OK.
Ready! Now we are trying to run updates in " Windows Update"And we see error 0x80070422 - updates do not work!
Option 4. Limiting Wi-Fi internet connection
This method is only suitable if your computer or laptop connects to the Internet via Wi-Fi, and not via network cable... If you are connected via a cable, then the system automatically considers the connection to be unlimited and you simply will not have access to the settings below.
This option prohibits Windows 10 auto-updates by setting up a limited Internet connection. Those. we will tell Windows 10 that our connection is limited and a respectable system will not download new updates so as not to spoil all the raspberries for you ...
What should be done?
You need to go to: " Start> Settings> Network & Internet> Wireless networks> Advanced options", Then in the window that opens, turn on the switch for the item" Set as metered connection«:
After completing these Windows actions 10 will no longer automatically download and install updates as long as the connection is considered limited / metered.
If you still need to update system files or driver, you must return the switch to its place - turn off the metered connection.
Option 5. Change the Update Center settings
This option is only suitable for building Windows 10 Pro and will not work for Windows users 10 Home, because you cannot configure and disable updates in Home.
This option blocks most updates, but not all. In addition, the download will be delayed only for some time (1 month).
With this Windows variant will seek required drivers on LAN, without going to the Internet on the official resource of the company. This method aims to prevent instant download and installation of service packs and automatic system restart.
In order to change the settings of the Update Center, go to " Start> Settings> Update & Security> Windows Update ", then press “ Extra options".
We select the item " Notify when a reboot is scheduled". By setting this function, you prevent the computer from automatically rebooting after the update.
Then, just below, we put a tick in front of “ Postpone updates". If you enable this option, Update Center will stop disturbing the user within a month.
To save traffic, you need to click on the " Choose how and when to get updates", Then set the switch" Updating from multiple locations"To position" Off».
Option 6. Block Windows 10 driver updates
This option works for all builds (Home and Pro builds). Disables not all updates, but most of them.
If you want Windows not to update its drivers on its own, and everything else works, you need to take a few simple steps:
Press "Windows + R"> enter the command "rundll32 newdev.dll, DeviceInternetSettingUi"> press "Enter" or the "OK" button:
A window will open in which you need to select " No, provide a choice"And below indicate" Never install drivers from Windows Update". Save - click " Save«.
Option 7. Program for hiding updates
For Windows 10 there is special program: « Win Updates Disabler " to help the user hide unnecessary updates operating system or individual drivers.
First you need to download the program, run it and click on the button " Further". The process of scanning for system and driver updates will start.
When scanning is over, press the button " Hide updates"(Hide updates). The screen will display a window where the list will be presented possible updates... To hide updates and not install them in the future, you need to check the box in front of each of them. You can also return updates back: go to the program and click " Show hidden updates"(Show hidden updates), then remove the checkboxes from hidden updates.
Conclusion
By using the above methods, you can prevent the automatic download and installation of Windows 10 drivers and service packs. You can use any of the above methods or use them in combination. This can be useful if any of the methods for a specific OS build is not suitable or does not work.
However, we will repeat: without urgent need, you do not need to completely disable updates. Updates are needed, and sometimes very necessary! Windows 10 is a relatively unstable system, so patches and updates will appear constantly. And if they are not installed, this can lead to system failures, loss of information or other software problems.
Simple example: you want to change the language Windows interface from English to Russian (let's say you originally set english version). This is done very simply, in the language settings, but only if the updates are working. By default, there is no Russian package in the system, and if you disabled the update service, then you will not be able to install the Russian language package until the service is enabled ... And this is just one example of many ... Therefore, we we recommend that you do not disable updates through services or the registry, and use, changing group policy so that, if necessary, you can quickly, clearly and simply turn on updates ...
