Windows 10: Disable WU's permanently, but allow for MANUAL update.

I would like to disable WU's permanently. By that, I mean that I ONLY want to manually [Settings => Update & Security => Windows Update => Check for updates] check for updates when I want to.

Is is best to . . .

[1] Use gpedit.msc => Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Windows Update, and then change the Configure Automatic Updates policy to Disabled.

[2] Use gpedit.msc => Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Windows Update, and then change the Configure Automatic Updates policy to Enabled, then use Option 2 [Notify for download and auto install].

[3] Use egedit => HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows => New => Key [named WU for example], right-click the New Key => New => Key [named AWU for example] => DWORD (32-bit) value => name the new key NAWU for example => change the value to 1.

[4] Use egedit => HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows => New => Key [named WU for example], right-click the New Key => New => Key [named AWU for example] => DWORD (32-bit) value => name the new key NAWU for example => then use Option 2 [Notify for download and auto install].

Thanks in advance.

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Windows 10 fails to update


When you finish testing the Avast suggestion, make sure that you restart your machine.

Then if the issue persists, please return to the trouble shooting list in post# 89

I think there are three steps that remain; the WU troubleshooter, reset WU components, and manual WU reset.

 

Disabling WU: pXc-coding / Manual (Trigger Start)


Mike,

The thread has diverged somewhat so I think you might be referring to something else. Matthew had been suggesting a script for running Windows update and it was that script that I was referring to. Since I am happy with my current arrangements I am reluctant to experiment with a new script that does not replace all aspects of them because I would also need/want to spend time researching it & I would almost certainly end up restoring a previous system image afterwards.

I am happy with the method I use to stop automatic Windows updates
- metered connections
- default network connection properties set to metered to avoid accidental updates. Step-by-step procedure shown in my post #74 below because I could not find it written out already in TenForums.
- permissions removed from USOClient [post #4 by ,TairikuOkami and several other TenForums threads],
- automatic maintenance disabled [Disable Automatic Maintenance - TenForums] with some elements of it set up separately. This only has a minor effect - it stops Settings, WU from showing spurious 'date last checked' info.

I am happy with the methods I use to get Windows updates manually
- Windows defender updates & automatic scans handled by batch files that are run by Task scheduler, and
- PSWU [PSWindowsUpdate - TenForums], and
- some use of WUMinTool [Windows Update MiniTool - MajorGeeks which was also discussed earlier in this thread as well as in other TenForums threads].


Denis

 

how to permanently disable windows 10 automatic updates,

Hi Ezequíaz, complete the 3 steps below to permanently stop Windows 10 Automatic Updates:

1.

Open the Settings App

Go to Accounts - Sign-in Options

Choose to sign in with a Local Account rather than a Microsoft Account.

2.

In the Settings App

Go to Network and Internet

Set your WiFi connection as Metered

3.

Click your Start Button, type services and hit ENTER

Scroll down the list of services to find Windows Update

Double click the service

If it has started, click 'Stop'

Then you must set its startup type to 'Disabled' - 'Manual' will not do!

Restart your PC

That's It!