Windows 10: Stop or disable all updates on the computer

Stop forcing changes to MY computer! Leave everything the way it is! I DO NOT WANT ANY UPDATES! GET OFF MY COMPUTER!


**Original Title**

I want ALL updates, upgrades, or ANY changes to MY computer stoped, blocked and rejected! Make no changes to MY computer EVER!!!!

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automatic updates in windows 10 drastically slowed down the computer

Hi Holley,



Thank you for your post.

We sincerely regret for the inconvenience caused.

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  Have you tried the steps suggested above?
  

Let us try the following steps to disable the Windows update.

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  Press Windows key + R
  
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  Type Services.msc and press Enter.
  
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  Search for Windows Update service from the list.
  
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  Right Click on Windows Update from the list and select properties.
  
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  In Properties Window Select Startup type as Disabled and Stop the Service.
  

Windows 10 will not be automatically installing or downloading updates.

You may follow the same procedure and start the windows update service if you wish to update windows 10.



Kindly let us know if you need any further assistance with Windows. We are glad to assist you.

 

Upgrading to creators update stops at 30% and reverts


Steps to take:

1. In device manager disable nVidia display adapter if you have also Intel graphics there
2. Do a FULL disk Cleanup on C drive
3. In Task Manager disable ALL Startup items
4. In C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\Downloads delete ALL Files and folders
5. In System Configuration disable ALL NON MS services
6. Reboot
7. In Windows defender manually update virus definitions
8. In Windows defender and all other AV apps, disable ALL AV capabilities
9. Try to Update again
10. If update succeeded, then enable AV, startup items, NVidia display adapter(should be online already) and non Windows Services you disabled.

If you need screenshots or help with any of the steps and where to find the right tool for the right job, then drop us a line.

 

Printing stopped with November upgrade

Hey Prestonpdx,

I would suggest you check if the print spooler is running. Start/Stop print spooler service. Follow the steps below.

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  Press Windows key + R, type services.msc
  and press Enter.
  
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  From the list, locate Print Spooler service.
  
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  Double click on the service and select Stop.
  
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  Restart the computer, repeat step 1&2.
  
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  Double click on the service and check if the service is started.
  

Get back to us with the updated status, we’ll be glad to assist you.

Thank you.