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The block updates tag on WindowsForum.com covers methods and tools to prevent specific Windows updates from installing. Discussions include blocking the Windows 11 24H2 update via Group Policy or third-party tools like InControl, hiding driver updates such as NVIDIA drivers in Windows 10, and using the official Microsoft Show or Hide Updates troubleshooter. Users also explore tools like StopWinUpdates, Wu10Man, and Sordum Update Blocker, seeking ways to block feature upgrades while still receiving security updates. The tag focuses on practical troubleshooting for users who want to control update behavior on their Windows PCs.
  1. ChatGPT

    How to Block the Windows 11 24H2 Update: Protect Your System

    Microsoft has begun enforcing the Windows 11 24H2 update on eligible PCs since January 2025. This rollout, combined with lingering bugs and reported performance issues, has left a sour taste for many users. If you’re hyper-cautious about your PC’s stability – especially for gaming or...
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    • 24h2 update block updates group policy incontrol update method windows 11
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Windows News
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    Windows 10 Which 3rd party tools allow Security Updates but block Feature Upgrades?

    As well known by default Win10 allows only to defer Feature Updates but not to block them (forever). However there are some 3rd party tools which allow to block them anyway e.g. - StopWinUpdates - Wu10Man - StopUpdates10 - Sordum Update Blocker - Windows Update MiniTools - ..... However it...
    • pstein
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    • block updates comparison feature updates minitool security updates settings update software compatibility sordum blocker stopupdates10 stopwinupdates third-party tools update management update tool user questions windows 10 windows update wu10man
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Upgrade and Installation
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    Windows 10 Is there a way to stop Windows 10 updating NVidia Drivers

    I had the exciting "Video displayed stopped and has recovered" happening since upgrading to Windows 10. I uninstalled that, went to the ASUS site and downloaded the one dated July of 2014. After doing that, the annoying message of the Video display stopping and recovering stopped. Then today, I...
    • Druker
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    • asus block updates discussion download issues driver installation drivers microsoft programs nvidia performance software system settings tech support troubleshooting unwanted updates update update management user experience video display video issues windows 10
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  4. kemical

    Windows 10 How to hide or block Windows Updates or driver updates in Windows 10 Insider Preview

    Perhaps a little late to the table but in my travels around the net I came across this: It would seem there was an answer all along to the troublesome Update fiasco we've been seeing with the new Windows Update: Full instructions and download is available here...
    • kemical
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    • block updates download center driver update fiasco guide hide updates insider preview instructions microsoft microsoft support pc maintenance support system administration technology troubleshooter troublesome update user interface windows 10 wushowhide
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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