Windows 10: Restricting Windows Updates bandwidth

Discus and support Restricting Windows Updates bandwidth in Windows 10 Updates and Activation to solve the problem; Hi All I've just started migrating users to Windows 10 (from 7). With Windows 7 we used a BITS Group Policy that limited the bandwidth Windows... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Updates and Activation' started by xy677, May 29, 2017.

  1. xy677 Win User

    Restricting Windows Updates bandwidth


    Hi All

    I've just started migrating users to Windows 10 (from 7). With Windows 7 we used a BITS Group Policy that limited the bandwidth Windows Updates used during the day to 1kb so that the WAN links don't max out (they're only 10mb). This has worked fine for the Windows 7 machines. We use our own internal WSUS server for updates.

    The Windows 10 machines seem to ignore this setting altogether and use ALL the bandwidth during the day when downloading Windows Updates.

    So after a bit of research I came across something called "Delivery Optimization" and there is a GPO for this at:

    Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Delivery Optimization

    but after setting the "Download Mode" to "Simple" the machines are still using ALL the bandwidth.

    So does anyone know how I can restrict the bandwidth Windows 10 machines use during business hours when downloading Windows Updates from our WSUS server?

    The more I read about it the more confused I become. We're running Windows 10 Pro 1703 on all the machines.

    :)
     
    xy677, May 29, 2017
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  2. BulldogXX Win User

    can you tell me how to stop (FINALLY STOP) windows from installing updates

    Windows 10 is becoming increasingly a service. (Microsoft likes to call it 'Windows as a Service' although it's not completely there yet.) It's not an operating system for people with restricted bandwidth.

    People with restricted bandwidth are better of using a mobile OS like Android or iOS which were built from the ground up for restricted bandwidth.
     
    BulldogXX, May 29, 2017
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  3. hadimassa Win User
    3G internet access on lapttop and Nokia X6

    Might also be provider restrictions (bandwidth).
     
    hadimassa, May 29, 2017
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  4. dalchina New Member

    Restricting Windows Updates bandwidth

    For consideration:
    http://www.thewindowsclub.com/config...ttings-windows

    Otherwise you might wish to consider using either
    - setting Windows updates to notify only (not download)
    or
    - setting the connection (can be done with both Wifi and ethernet) as 'metered'
    on a scheduled basis to define periods when downloads are permitted.

    You will be aware of other background updates:
    apps - on a default 4 hourly basis
    app data - which apps are allowed to do this in the background
     
    dalchina, May 29, 2017
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