Windows 10: How do I update a Windows 10 1809 computer which is NOT allowed to access the internet?

I have successfully loaded the 2021-07 Servicing Stack Update for Windows 10 Version 1809 for x64-based Systems KB5004424. When I attempt to install 2021-09 Cumulative Update for Windows 10 Version 1809 for x64-based Systems KB5005568, the install seems to go correctly. During reboot, it configures to 30% and reboots. It gets to 98% and cannot complete the update so it rolls back to its current configuration.The Update Troubleshooter gives a DNS error, lack of Internet error as should be expected without internet, and a pending updates message.The following forum Ask a Question respons

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Windows 10 Tweaks

Pressing “Windows+Pause Break” (it’s up there next to scroll lock) opens the “System” Window.

Windows 10: In the new version of Windows, Explorer has a section called Quick Access. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. Explorer defaults to opening this page when you open a new window. If you’d rather open the usual This PC, with links to your drives and library folders, follow these steps:

• Open a new Explorer window.
• Click View in the ribbon.
• Click Options.
• Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
• Click OK

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Windows Firewall: Allow internal network / deny internet access

Hi all,
Been lurking here for years, but I finally need some direct help please.
I have a need to allow a specific program to have internal network access, but disallow/deny that same program all internet access. I don't see any way to do this in the firewall settings. It seems like it's an all or nothing toggle. What am I missing?
I'm using Malwarebytes Windows Firewall Control, which is just a fancy GUI for the built-in windows firewall.

windows ver: 1909

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Really, almost 2600 views and not a single suggestion? Is this really such an impossible problem? *Huh
If so, is there another firewall program (free or paid) that would allow me to do this?
I have a security camera system that needs internal access to my network, but the software I use is notorious for pushing out automatic updates that break the system. I can't have that, so the suggestion is to block access to the internet for that program. However, I can't block internet and still allow internal network traffic with the Windows Firewall. Not that I can find anyway.

 

Allowing a Program Access to the Internet

Hi Philip,

A firewall is a software program or piece of hardware that helps screen out hackers, viruses, and worms that try to reach your computer over the Internet. Using Windows Firewall, you can allow programs to access the internet. To do so, creating a Firewall
Rule is required. Start the Windows Firewall settings by clicking Start and searching for Firewall. Click the Windows Firewall app and not Windows Firewall with Advanced Security. The Windows Firewall screen shows you how the firewall is configured for both
private networks and public networks. On the list of settings to the left, click “Allow an app or feature through Windows Firewall". The next view shows you a list of all the apps that are already allowed to communicate, and over what kinds of networks (private
or public). If it’s the first time you’ve opened Windows Firewall, click the Change Settings button to give yourself permissions to make changes or add new apps. You’ll only need to do this once. To add a new app to the list, click “Allow another app”. In
the Add an app window, browse for the app you want to allow network access to. Click the Network types button to specify whether you want to allow the app access on public or private networks (or both). Click Add when you’re done and that’s it. You’ve allowed
the app through your firewall–you’ll see it show up on the list of allowed apps, and it should be allowed to use internet or network-related features.

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