Windows 10: Windows Updates only install updates if you turn the download metered content off and on

We use WSUS on a windows server 2019 unit and Group Policy to manage Windows updates in our environment. Since updating to Windows 11 22H2 and 23H2, updates will download but do not install automatically. The only workaround we’ve found is toggling the metered connection setting off and on, after which updates install as expected.Has anyone experienced this issue with Windows 11 and WSUS/GPO-managed environments?Are there any known issues or settings that could cause this behavior in 22H2/23H2?I have made no changes to group policy before the upgrade to windows 11WSUS is running as expected.Th

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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

 

Unable to install Windows Update as it shows: "waiting for download" on Windows 10

Hi Vikram,

Thank you for responding.

Step 1: As you are using Wi-Fi connection, do let us know if you have turned on metered connection.

Steps to Turn off metered Wi-Fi network connection:

• Click on Start > Settings > Network & Internet.
• Select WiFi > Advanced options > Set as metered connection.
• Turn off the option and check if you are able to install the updates.

Step 2: I suggest you to disable/ uninstall the anti-virus software installed on your device and check for the updates.



Do let us know if you have tried the above troubleshooting steps?

Step 3: If not yet tried,
I suggest you to run the Windows Update troubleshooter and check
for the updates.

Windows Update Troubleshooter resolves problems that prevents you from updating windows.

Steps:

• Press Windows key and type
  Troubleshooting.
• Click on Troubleshooting and click on
  View all in the left pane.
• Select Windows Update to run theWindows Update Troubleshooter
  and follow the on-screen instructions.

Hope it helps. Try the update and reply to the post with an updated status of this issue.

 

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:

Windows help and learning

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.