Windows 10: HOW can I control windows update process.

Windows sometimes update at unopportune or bad times.. Example: Today I was backing up files and the processed stopped for a noticible time. I could not restart the process or shut the process down so I tried to restart the computer and that would not work so I had to turn off the computer to restart it. Problem was that the computer was in the middle of downloading and installing updates without my knowledge. It took awhile for the installing to complete.
Is there a way to control this process.
Jim

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HOW can I control windows update process.

Hi Jim,

Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community. I understand the issue you are facing. Apologize for the inconvenience caused.

Refer the link provided below on how to hide updates from downloading and installing.

How to Hide Updates in Windows 10 (Basic Method)

Hope the information is helpful. Feel free to write to us for any other assistance with Windows, we'll be happy to assist you.

 

HOW can I control windows update process.

I am not understanding hiding. Why do I need to hide.

I used
http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/softw...load/windows10 web site for build 10240 several months ago. Has it changed to reflect the new November build?

This reminds me of win 7 sp1. I only had the original Win 7 without sp1 install disk. I could delete sp1 and then use the install disk I had bought.

But this is not the same idea. I can't delete the new build because it is not like sp1 in Windows 7. Do you understand?

Does this mean that every time window 10 has an upgrade(or update?) I have to make a new install disk using that web site:

http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/softw...load/windows10 ?

And what if I have already upgraded to the new Nov. win 10. What do I do now to go back to 10240 ?

What I am trying to say is I need these install disks as a way to correct a problem by reinstalling win 10 instead of backing up everything and then reimaging or cloning on the same or different hard drive.

Confused Jim

 

If you are using wifi you can switch to "metered connection" and have more control. I don't know of anything if you are on a wired network.

 

You use the Group Policy Editor to disable automatic updates. You'll see a popup when updates are available. You'll have to click ok and it will take you to the tool, but it's up to you if you want to begin the process

https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/8...dows-10-a.html