How To Windows Update Stop In Windows 10

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Windows updates are essential for maintaining the security and performance of your computer. However, there might be situations when you need to stop an update temporarily, such as when you’re experiencing compatibility issues or if you have limited bandwidth. In this blog post, we will show you how to stop Windows Update in Windows 10 using different methods.

Method 1: Pause Updates

One of the easiest ways to stop Windows Update is by using the “Pause updates” feature. This method will allow you to temporarily stop updates for up to 35 days. To pause updates, follow these steps:

  1. Click on the Start button and select Settings (the gear icon).
  2. Select Update & Security.
  3. Click on Windows Update in the left sidebar.
  4. Under the Pause updates section, click on the drop-down menu and choose a date to pause updates until. Updates will not be installed during this time.

Method 2: Disable Windows Update Service

Another method to stop Windows Update is by disabling the Windows Update Service. Keep in mind that this method is not recommended, as it will permanently stop updates until you manually enable the service again. To disable the Windows Update Service, follow these steps:

  1. Press Windows Key + R to open the Run dialog box.
  2. Type services.msc and press Enter.
  3. In the Services window, scroll down and find Windows Update.
  4. Right-click on Windows Update and select Properties.
  5. In the General tab, change the Startup type to Disabled.
  6. Click Apply and then OK.

To re-enable the Windows Update Service, follow the same steps but change the Startup type to Manual or Automatic.

Method 3: Set a Metered Connection

If you want to stop Windows Update because you have limited bandwidth, you can set your connection as a metered connection. Windows 10 will not download updates automatically over metered connections. To set a metered connection, follow these steps:

  1. Click on the Start button and select Settings (the gear icon).
  2. Select Network & Internet.
  3. Click on Wi-Fi or Ethernet in the left sidebar, depending on your connection type.
  4. Select your current network connection.
  5. Scroll down and turn on the toggle switch under Set as metered connection.

Conclusion

In this blog post, we discussed different methods to stop Windows Update in Windows 10. Keep in mind that stopping updates may expose your computer to security risks and performance issues, so it’s important to keep your system up to date. If you need to stop updates temporarily due to compatibility or bandwidth issues, make sure to re-enable them as soon as possible.