Stop Windows 10 From Automatically Installing Updates

Follow these steps to stop Windows 10 updates:

1. Fire up the Run command ( Win + R ). Type in “services. msc” and hit Enter.
2. Select the Windows Update service from the Services list.
3. Click on the “General” tab and change the “Startup Type” to “Disabled”.
4. Restart your machine.

1. Can I stop Windows 10 from updating?
2. How do I turn off Windows Automatic Updates?

Can I stop Windows 10 from updating?

Press the Windows logo key + R then type gpedit. msc and click OK. Go to "Computer Configuration" > "Administrative Templates" > "Windows Components" > "Windows Update". ... Select "Disabled" in Configured Automatic Updates on the left, and click Apply and "OK" to disable the Windows automatic update feature.

How do I turn off Windows Automatic Updates?

Click Start > Control Panel > System and Security. Under Windows Update, click the "Turn automatic updating on or off" link. Click the "Change Settings" link on the left. Verify that you have Important Updates set to "Never check for updates (not recommended)" and click OK.