Windows 10: Windows 10 update (metered) question

Going on a cruise soon with a wifi package that I don't want chewed up with frigging Microsoft updates. I recently turned on metering for my home wifi connection and have only been connected via wifi. Still in the last day the frigging computer updated 5.61 gb of updates!?!
I've searched high and low for a way to stop updates in the past but so far none of them really work. I've probably tried 5 of what I thought were the best fixes based on user responses.
I seriously can't afford for this thing to try updating on a limited wifi package for a 21 day cruise.
Would appreciate any known working fixes to stop this thing from updating until I want it to update.
I have Windows 10 Home, v1803.

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Windows 10 Creators Update Might Force Updates Even on Metered Connections

A wording change in the latest build of the upcoming Creators Update for Windows 10 has users on metered connections worried. In previous Microsoft Insider's builds of the Creators Update, the section of the license agreement pertaining to automatic updates said "updates will be downloaded and installed automatically, except over metered connections (where charges may apply)."

In this latest build, the wording has been changed to a more worrisome version implying updating may still happen for important updates: "We'll automatically download and install updates, except on metered connections (where charges may apply). In that case, we'll automatically download only those updates required to keep Windows running smoothly."





Obviously, this implies critical updates and such may still be pulled from a metered connection without prior user consent. Considering many "critical updates" from Microsoft today come in the form of "Patch Tuesday" rollups often nearing a gig, this could get expensive on a metered connection where users pay by the gigabyte or worse.

Source: HotHardware

 

How do I download updates for Windows 10 through a metered connection?

Hi Gary,

Thanks for posting your query on Microsoft community.

As per your query, I like to inform you to that; you cannot download Windows updates on metered connection. To download the updates, you need to turn off the metered connection then check for the updates.



I suggest you turn off the metered connection then check for the updates.



To turn off the metered connection, follow the below path:

Open Settings > Network & Internet
> Wi-Fi, connect to the metered connection, maybe a Wi-Fi hotspot you’re tethering from your mobile, then click Advanced options, and toggle Set as metered connection to Off.



For more information about metered connection, refer to the below link:

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-IN/windows-8/metered-internet-connections-frequently-asked-questions

Note: Applies to Windows 10 as well



To download the updates, follow the below steps:

• 
  Type setting in the search area in the taskbar and select
  Settings.
  
• 
  Click on Update and Security.
  
• 
  Click on Check for Updates.
  

Hope it helps, reply to us with the status of your issue. We will be happy to assist you.

 

battery meter missing

Hi,



Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community.

I regret the inconvenience caused to you. Let me help you.



In order to understand the issue in a better manner, please share the following details.

• 
  What is the make and model of your computer?
  
• 
  Since when did the issue started appearing?
  
• 
  Have you made any changes in settings prior to the issue?
  
• 
  Do you see any error code or error message on the screen?
  

I suggest you to follow the steps below and check if that helps.

• 
  Press Windows + I
  
• 
  Go to personalization.
  
• 
  Under Notification and Icon
  
• 
  Click on Turn System Icon on or off
  
• 
  Check if Power Icon is turn on if turned on, turn it off and turn back on and check.
  

I would also suggest you to refer this link for battery frequently asked questions:

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/battery-meter-frequently-asked-questions



Check if it helps.

If the issue persists, please feel free to contact us again with the details and updated status of the issue. We will be happy to assist you accordingly.



Thank you.