Windows 10: What is the best way to permanently disable Windows updates?

Discus and support What is the best way to permanently disable Windows updates? in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; I'm getting tired of updates breaking things on my workstation laptop which puts me out of commission and unable to work/needing to reformat. So I... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/chaosbringer255, Mar 15, 2021.

  1. What is the best way to permanently disable Windows updates?


    I'm getting tired of updates breaking things on my workstation laptop which puts me out of commission and unable to work/needing to reformat. So I would like to disable updates entirely and perhaps only manually install defender updates as needed.

    I've seen several methods to disable such as disabling the Windows Update service or setting the gpedit.msc policy to "Notify for download and install", but I've also seen people more recently say these methods do not work anymore.

    So I've come here to see if anyone has had success with any modern methods of disabling updates that don't involve taking the computer offline entirely (I would if I could).

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    /u/chaosbringer255, Mar 15, 2021
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  2. Is there any way to turn off Win10 updates PERMANENTLY?

    I have taken several steps to attempt to permanently disable Win10 Updates.... but every attempt seems to fail.

    To date I have

    • told Windows I want to manually approve any updates.
    • turned off windows updates.
    • DELETED Win10 Update assistant (only to have it show back up again)
    • DISABLED Win10 Upddates in Task scheduler. (Only to have it re-enable itself.)
    • DELETED Win10 Updates in Task Scheduler. (Only to have it show back up again)
    The only thing I haven't done is revert back to Win8 which seemed to be a far more stable OS.

    Win10 keeps telling me that I need an 8g "security update" and that I need to free up space on my C: drive ..... something I am not willing to do. I have put up with this for the last 3 months.... is there really any way to PERMANENTLY disable / delete
    / say "NO!!!!!!!!!" to Win10 Updates?

    Thanks in advance for your helpful responses. Trolls.... yeah well, I know you're out there.... you're just as easily ignored.
     
    BethelAbba, Mar 15, 2021
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  3. topgundcp Win User
    Permanently Disable Windows Defender?

    Since this is a TP. The option to turn off/disable Windows Defender is grayed out. However, you can turn off by:

    https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/5...dows-10-a.html

    1. Open Admin Command Prompt and type: gpedit.msc
    2. Manoeuver to: Computer Configuration->Administrative Templates->Windows Components->Windows Defender
    3. Double click on "Turn Off Windows Defender" and select "Enabled" then click "Apply"

    WARNING: After turn off "Windows Defender", you might not be able to turn it back on. I suggest before trying this, make a backup image so you can restore to the way it was.


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    topgundcp, Mar 15, 2021
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  4. EpsylonDH Win User

    What is the best way to permanently disable Windows updates?

    How do I PERMANENTLY disable Window Ink for Windows 10 Pro 1803

    I tried it, and after restarting the changes I made to these services persisted, but the "Use Windows Ink" box checked itself again... I tried unchecking it and restarting again for a double check, no effect :/

    Still, thanks for the suggestion.
     
    EpsylonDH, Mar 15, 2021
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