For years, automatic updates have defined the Windows user experience—a double-edged sword bringing fresh features and vital security fixes, but also, at times, imposing unexpected reboots or compatibility headaches. However, recent news surrounding Microsoft’s KB5001716 update brings a...
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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...