Windows 10: Windows Update with Metered Connection - What to Expect

I have Metered Connection enabled to hopefully get more control over downloads. What changes can I expect with Windows Update?

I've seen information that a Download Button might appear but I don't know if that applies to my version of Windows.

I'm using Windows 10 Home, Version 1909, OS Build 18363.657

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Windows 10 Creators Update Might Force Updates Even on Metered Connections

A wording change in the latest build of the upcoming Creators Update for Windows 10 has users on metered connections worried. In previous Microsoft Insider's builds of the Creators Update, the section of the license agreement pertaining to automatic updates said "updates will be downloaded and installed automatically, except over metered connections (where charges may apply)."

In this latest build, the wording has been changed to a more worrisome version implying updating may still happen for important updates: "We'll automatically download and install updates, except on metered connections (where charges may apply). In that case, we'll automatically download only those updates required to keep Windows running smoothly."





Obviously, this implies critical updates and such may still be pulled from a metered connection without prior user consent. Considering many "critical updates" from Microsoft today come in the form of "Patch Tuesday" rollups often nearing a gig, this could get expensive on a metered connection where users pay by the gigabyte or worse.

Source: HotHardware

 

How to force Windows 10 to update over a "metered" connection

I have mobile broadband complete with dongle, but Windows 10 updates will not download due to a 'metered connection'. I have gone into settings and Wi-Fi, but there is no 'Advanced Options' section. The advice is:



If the 3g connection is a wireless connection, I request you to try the below steps:

• Go to Start menu > Settings > Network & Internet > Wi-Fi > Advanced options.
• Under Metered connection, toggle Set as metered connection to Off.

What therefore is the solution?

 

Metered connections in Windows 10

Hi,

Thank you for keeping us updated.

Let's try the steps below and check if you are able to set the metered connection.

To set a Wi-Fi network connection as metered:

• Press Windows + I key on the keyboard.
• Click on network tab.
• Under network select WiFi > Advanced options >
  Set as metered connection.

Hope this helps. Please get back to us if you need any further assistance with Windows 10.

Thank you.