I left GTA V to download overnight last night, but my computer restarted during the download, preventing the game from finishing the download. I'm now looking for a way to turn this off. I still want the updates to download automatically, but I don't want them to install and restart my computer automatically. Is there any way to do this, or any way to do something similar instead?
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The forum thread discusses issues with Windows 10 automatic updates and restarts interrupting users' activities, particularly after the Anniversary Update. The original poster seeks ways to prevent automatic restarts while still allowing updates, with responses suggesting registry hacks and pointing out limitations on Windows 10 Home. Later comments express frustration with forced updates and update features, especially on Windows 10 Pro, indicating that despite settings adjustments, updates can still be enforced, leading some users to reinstall or seek advanced solutions. Overall, the thread reflects user dissatisfaction with Windows Update controls and ongoing challenges in managing automatic updates.
The forum thread discusses issues with Windows 10 automatic updates and restarts interrupting users' activities, particularly after the Anniversary Update. The original poster seeks ways to prevent automatic restarts while still allowing updates, with responses suggesting registry hacks and pointing out limitations on Windows 10 Home. Later comments express frustration with forced updates and update features, especially on Windows 10 Pro, indicating that despite settings adjustments, updates can still be enforced, leading some users to reinstall or seek advanced solutions. Overall, the thread reflects user dissatisfaction with Windows Update controls and ongoing challenges in managing automatic updates.
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If this is Windows 10 home, I don't believe you can turn it off.
You can try the registry hack hereHow to Disable Forced Restarts After a Windows Update
You can try the registry hack hereHow to Disable Forced Restarts After a Windows Update
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Hi
Check out this earlier post, I've seen several places that recommend this registry hack to solve the problem.
If you feel comfortable working with the registry then this should do it for you.
If I understand it, this will delay the reboot until you shut down Windows on your own.
It's recommended that you do that at least once a day to that the updates will get installed.
Windows 10 - Prevent Windows 10 from applying updates automatically
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Mike
Check out this earlier post, I've seen several places that recommend this registry hack to solve the problem.
If you feel comfortable working with the registry then this should do it for you.
If I understand it, this will delay the reboot until you shut down Windows on your own.
It's recommended that you do that at least once a day to that the updates will get installed.
Windows 10 - Prevent Windows 10 from applying updates automatically
Scroll down to Neemo's response.
Mike
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I am pissed at Microsoft. My computer with Windows 10 Pro was running fine with little telemetry going to Microsoft. Today did an forced windows anniversary update and now it has windows defender on my taskbar. I use kaspersky internet security. I have been avoiding the anniversary update for some time.
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Neemobeer: Windows 10 Defender shows up as icon on taskbar and it is not running due to group policy set by Kaspersky. I went into startup list and disabled Defender. The recent windows update put it there on taskbar.
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Kaspersky doesn't set group policy. When an AV suite is installed it should register with the Windows Security Center this will trigger defender to a disabled state. It shouldn't run in the system tray with 3rd party AV running.
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Correct, Neem. I concur.
@trstick1: If your W10 Pro got updated to v1607 without you pushing the button but automatically occurred, there is only 1 fix for that, and that's W10 AU CLEAN INSTALL. You can fool around with it or use Registry Hacks to fix it, but 99% of the time your computer will not run right.
It's your computer, so do what you want. We discovered this flaw 1 day after the AU was released, and many of us W10 Insider Testers here and on several other Tech Forums reported it to Microsoft on the Insider Hub, which is a private forum for W10 testers only. It's never been fixed to my knowledge.
I have several Customers this happened to, and they too are pissed at MS as they had to pay me to completely reinstall W10 with the v1607 version which is the only way it works properly. The good news is that MS did incorporate the ability to completely disable or reschedule Patch-Tuesday weekly updates! 
The bad news is with my testing on about 5 computers I have with W10 Pro on them, it still doesn't stop them from being applied.
Generally speaking, if your W10 Pro is not at the most current version of v1607 b14393.693, you may continue to have issues.
Folks with the latest W10 Pro version are having more luck with the disabling of weekly updates, but also don't forget you have to disable WUDO in W10 for this to work; that's not mentioned in many of the Posts I've see telling people how to disable their weekly W10 updates or reschedule them. Here's a link on how to disable your WUDO:
Windows Update Delivery Optimization: FAQ
Best of luck,
<<<<BIGBEARJEDI>>>>
@trstick1: If your W10 Pro got updated to v1607 without you pushing the button but automatically occurred, there is only 1 fix for that, and that's W10 AU CLEAN INSTALL. You can fool around with it or use Registry Hacks to fix it, but 99% of the time your computer will not run right.
It's your computer, so do what you want. We discovered this flaw 1 day after the AU was released, and many of us W10 Insider Testers here and on several other Tech Forums reported it to Microsoft on the Insider Hub, which is a private forum for W10 testers only. It's never been fixed to my knowledge. I have several Customers this happened to, and they too are pissed at MS as they had to pay me to completely reinstall W10 with the v1607 version which is the only way it works properly. The good news is that MS did incorporate the ability to completely disable or reschedule Patch-Tuesday weekly updates! The bad news is with my testing on about 5 computers I have with W10 Pro on them, it still doesn't stop them from being applied. Generally speaking, if your W10 Pro is not at the most current version of v1607 b14393.693, you may continue to have issues. Folks with the latest W10 Pro version are having more luck with the disabling of weekly updates, but also don't forget you have to disable WUDO in W10 for this to work; that's not mentioned in many of the Posts I've see telling people how to disable their weekly W10 updates or reschedule them. Here's a link on how to disable your WUDO:Windows Update Delivery Optimization: FAQ
Best of luck,
<<<<BIGBEARJEDI>>>>
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Also besides I already knew about WUDO. Under the Choose how updates are delivered, the first switch has been off for parts of OS updates to local network or pc on the internet. The two buttons for pcs on local network and network and PC on the internet has been disabled. I have disabled how updates are delivered and somehow Microsoft went thru my computer and forced the AU updates on my computer.
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