marcos9999
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Updates are so frequent, I have to interrupt my work with updates I don't need. Anyway to stop them?
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The thread discusses how to manage or disable automatic updates in Windows, with initial concern about frequent interruptions. Several methods are provided, including adjusting Windows Update settings, scheduling updates, using Group Policy Editor on Windows 10 Pro to disable automatic updates, and other configuration options. Overall, users seek control over update timing, with solutions ranging from setting active hours to fully disabling updates through system policies.
The thread discusses how to manage or disable automatic updates in Windows, with initial concern about frequent interruptions. Several methods are provided, including adjusting Windows Update settings, scheduling updates, using Group Policy Editor on Windows 10 Pro to disable automatic updates, and other configuration options. Overall, users seek control over update timing, with solutions ranging from setting active hours to fully disabling updates through system policies.
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The bulk of Windows updates are released only on "Patch Tuesday" which is the second Tuesday in the month. On rare occasion there may be an out-of-band patch from Microsoft if it's highly critical and under active exploit. You also can have drivers patched via Windows update and these do not have any release schedule. It's unwise to ever disable Windows updates as this is often is a leading cause of breached or compromised systems.
Instead I would recommend setting up scheduled patching, which as of later builds of Windows 10 you can do even on the home edition of Windows 10.
Instead I would recommend setting up scheduled patching, which as of later builds of Windows 10 you can do even on the home edition of Windows 10.
- Open Windows settings window by pressing [Windows key + i]
- Click on "Updates and Security"
- Under "Windows Update" set your active hours (this will ensure updates only apply after active hours)
- You can also select Pause updates for X days
AdrianG001
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On Windows 10 Pro, you can use the Local Group Policy editor to disable automatic updates permanently, or you can change the Windows Update settings to decide when updates should install.
Disabling updates
To permanently disable automatic updates on Windows 10, use these steps:
While automatic updates remains disabled, you can still download and install patches manually from Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update, and clicking the Check for updates button.
If you change your mind, you can always revert the changes using the same instructions, but on step No. 5, make sure to select the Not Configured option.
Disabling updates
To permanently disable automatic updates on Windows 10, use these steps:
- Open Start.
- Search for gpedit.msc and select the top result to launch the experience.
- Navigate to the following path:
Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Windows Update - Double-click the Configure Automatic Updates policy on the right side.
Link Removed - Check the Disabled option to turn off the policy.
Link Removed - Click the Apply button.
- Click the OK button.
While automatic updates remains disabled, you can still download and install patches manually from Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update, and clicking the Check for updates button.
If you change your mind, you can always revert the changes using the same instructions, but on step No. 5, make sure to select the Not Configured option.
Jason Pedersen
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I want to do the same and disable Windows 10 updates.
Go to "Computer Configuration" > "Administrative Templates" > "Windows Components" > "Windows Update". Double-click "Configure Automatic Updates". Select "Disabled" in Configured Automatic Updates on the left, and click Apply and "OK" to disable the Windows automatic update feature
