01Method 1: Using the Settings app

  • Open the Settings app by clicking on the Start menu and selecting 'Settings' (gear icon).
  • Click on 'Update & Security'.
  • In the left pane, click on 'Windows Update'.
  • Click on 'Advanced options'.
  • Under the 'Pause updates' section, toggle the switch to 'On'. This will pause updates for a maximum of 35 days.
  • If you want to disable updates permanently, click on 'Defer upgrades'. This will delay feature updates for several months, but security updates will still be installed.
  • Close the Settings app. Automatic updates will now be disabled or paused.

02Method 2: Using the Group Policy Editor

  • Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box.
  • Type 'gpedit.msc' and press Enter to open the Group Policy Editor.
  • Navigate to 'Computer Configuration' > 'Administrative Templates' > 'Windows Components' > 'Windows Update'.
  • Double-click on 'Configure Automatic Updates'.
  • Select the 'Disabled' option to disable automatic updates.
  • Click 'Apply' and then 'OK'.
  • Close the Group Policy Editor. Automatic updates will now be disabled.

03Method 3: Using the Registry Editor

  • Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box.
  • Type 'regedit' and press Enter to open the Registry Editor.
  • Navigate to 'HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate' (create the 'WindowsUpdate' key if it doesn't exist).
  • Right-click on the 'WindowsUpdate' key and select 'New' > 'DWORD Value'.
  • Name the new value 'AUOptions' and set its value to '2' to disable automatic updates.
  • Click 'OK'.
  • Close the Registry Editor. Automatic updates will now be disabled.

Conclusion

Disabling automatic updates on Windows 10 can give you more control over your system's updates. However, it is important to note that by disabling automatic updates, you may miss out on important security patches and bug fixes. It is recommended to manually check for updates regularly or enable automatic updates after a certain period of time. Always keep your system up to date to ensure optimal performance and security.

MethodsDetails
Method 1Use the Settings app to disable or pause automatic updates.
Method 2Use the Group Policy Editor to disable automatic updates.
Method 3Use the Registry Editor to disable automatic updates.
Windows 10
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