How to stop windows 10 update

On Windows 10, Microsoft automatically downloads and installs quality updates (or cumulative updates) as soon as they become available. Although this automatic technique enables devices to receive security updates without user intervention to patch vulnerabilities, improve speed, and add additions, it is likely the most contentious aspect.

Typically, this is because updates contain flaws that might have a detrimental impact on the user experience in a variety of ways. For instance, they may destroy existing functionality, introduce driver and program compatibility issues, cause a Blue Screen of Death (BSoD), and demand a restart to complete the installation, interfering with the user's productivity.

If you are looking for ways to stop automatic updates on Windows 10, we've got you covered.

Here are some steps to disable Windows 10 automatic updates:

Step 1: Open your device.
Step 2: Go to the Control Panel.
Step 3: After that, open the Administrative Tools and go to Services.
Step 4: Now, scroll down to Windows Update in the resulting list.
Step 5: After that, click on the Windows Update Entry.
Step 6: If the update has started, you can click on the stop button in the resulting dialog.
Step 7: At the end, set the startup to disabled.

Here are some steps to disable automatic updates with Settings:

Step 1: Go to settings.
Step 2: Click on Update & Security.
Step 3: After that, click on Windows Update.
Step 4: Now, click on the Advanced options button.
Step 5: After that, under the Pause updates section, use the drop-down menu.
Step 6: Select how long to disable updates.
Step 7: Once you complete these steps, updates will no longer download until you enable them.

How to disable automatic updates with Registry

You can also disable automatic updates using the Registry in at least two different ways, like when using the Local Group Policy Editor.

To disable Windows 10 updates permanently modifying the Registry, use these steps:

1. Open Start.
2. Search for regedit and click the top result to launch the Registry Editor.
3. Navigate to the following path:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows

4. Right-click the Windows (folder) key, select the New submenu, and then choose the Key option.
5. Name the new key WindowsUpdate and press Enter.
6. Right-click the newly created key, select the New submenu, and choose the Key option.
7. Name the new key AU and press Enter.
8. Right-click the AU key, select the New submenu, and choose the DWORD (32-bit) Value option.
9. Name the new key NoAutoUpdate and press Enter.
10. Double-click the newly created key and change its value from 0 to 1.
11. Click the OK button.
12. Restart your computer.

After you complete the steps, Windows Update automatic updates will be disabled permanently. However, you will still be able to download updates as needed by clicking the Check for updates button on the Windows 10 update settings page.

Warning: This is a friendly reminder that editing the Registry is risky and can cause irreversible damage to your installation if you don't do it correctly. It's recommended to make a full backup of your PC before proceeding.

Conclusion.

It is important to know that stopping the Windows 10 Updates may put your device at risk of being compromised. Your Windows Defender will not be updated in a timely manner, and the operating system patches will not be applied as scheduled. In the event that Windows is not updated in a timely manner, you will be unable to access the Windows Store.