Windows 10: Can I stop the 1803 upgrade with win 10 home?

Hello, I was referred here by some wonderful folks on the sonar forums. I am hoping to just do my work and stop worrying about my pc and windows updates. I have win 10 home, it is a brand new Dell XP (or something like that) I just got in Jan.

Will this answer work from microsoft?

windows 10 windows update keeps turning it self back on after i turn - Microsoft Community

Please note, I have researched this a lot (google, youtube, Sonar and here) and am aware of the metered connection tricks and others, etc...So I am aware that basically nothing works as far as I know. I just need to connect briefly each day or for a day or two each week. Thanks.

My frustration stems from Win update killing 2 of my 3 pcs last fall, both win 7 got the BSOD after the update within a few hours of each other. My studio DAW is still sitting on the floor and I hope soon I will try to fix it again with the great help from here I have heard about. My family pc, I got working in about a week and not all sure what happened, it just stopped giving a BSOD everytime I turned it on?

I got my new Dell in Jan 2018 and began reinstalling my audio equipment, software, instruments, etc.

The very 1st win update this winter took control of my pc for nearly 3 days with just a black screen.. Then it booted and gave a Stopcode, etc. Windows won't start...I just kept clicking at things and it eventually started but it had hosed my audio. OK.

Every single update following that, same thing. Takes up to a day to reboot, then stopcode, etc...click through it, then no audio...

So I wanted to just bag it. I disconnected just prior to the 1803 and it is heaven. All works so well. Now I must connect to do business for a while, perhaps 1-2 days per week. Updating drivers, installing new software, sending music to publishers, etc...The film work is what is getting tired. Continually copying to an external HD, transferring over to the family pc and uploading, etc. So time consuming...

The 1803 will kill my pc I am sure, and nonetheless it is only bloatware and spyware (in my mind, I'm happy for those that like this stuff) that a audio technician does not need.

I am so surprised that windows wants so desperately to control my actions and to send all my info to some place for who knows why so continually...

Anyway, I had to rant a little. I have terminal cancer and I'm just trying to do my work the best I can in the time I have. I don't want to keep buying pcs and reinstalling my equipment. This new pc took me 6 months to get it into shape just like I want it.

Thanks so much. I truly appreciate it!

:)

 

How to stop Win 1803 update

Hello Keith,

The new update can cause compatibility problems such as device drivers not functioning correctly. In line with this, we suggest that you reach out to your device's manufacturer support for compatible drivers.

Regarding stopping updates, you can defer new feature updates and pause quality updates in the Settings app. However, these options are only available on
Windows 10 Pro and Enterprise. Here's how:

• Open Settings.
• Click on Update & security > Windows Update > Advanced options.
• Under Choose when updates are installed, select the readiness level: Semi-Annual Channel (Targeted) or
  Semi-Annual Channel.
• Select the number of days that you want to defer installing Windows 10 version 1803.

If you need further assistance, please do not hesitate to post a reply.

 

Stop Win 10 install

Hi Bryon,

Thank you for using Windows 10.

• Let us know are you referring to Update list when you say "Win 10 mailing list"?

Meanwhile, I suggest you to Run the Deployment Image Servicing and Management (DISM) tool which fixes the Windows corruption error if there are any. Follow the steps:

• 
  Press Windows+X.
  
• 
  Click on Command Prompt (Admin).
  
• 
  Type the command DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth
  and hit Enter.
  

Hope it helps. Let us know if you need further assistance and we'll be glad to assist you further.

 

How to STOP Win 10 upgrade on nonsupported device

I did as suggested in steps 1 and 2 then deleted the downloaded Win 10 setup files.

Next I used the media creation tool and select to "upgrade".

I let it do it's thing and after couple reboots I now have working Windows 10.

The help was GREATLY appreciated.

thank you

Robert