Disabling windows 10 automatic updates is pretty simple. In this tutorial, I will be showing you two methods which you can use to stop automatic download of updates.
FIRST METHOD
This method works only when you are on Wi-fi. In this method, we will tell our windows 10 that though we are using Wi-Fi, our data is limited and not free. This way, our windows will not attempt to download updates. Follow the simple steps below if you want to use this trick.
1. Search for Change Wi-Fi settings in the start menu and hit the ENTER button
2. Click on your Wi-Fi Name
3. Look for Metered Connection and toggle the button ON
SECOND METHOD
The first method only works when we are on Wi-Fi and does not work with earthnet/Modem connection. This second method will address the issue by implementing a total disablement of automatic updates. We shall be making use of the registry in this trick as culled from Windows Central
1.Use the Windows key + R keyboard shortcut to open the Run
command.
2.Type regedit, and click OK to open the Registry.
2.Type regedit, and click OK to open the Registry.
3.Browse the following path:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows
4.Right-click the Windows (folder) key, select New, and then
click Key.

Click the Restart button to complete the task.
5.Name the new key WindowsUpdate and press Enter.
6.Right-click the newly created key, select new, and click
Key.


7.Name the new key AU and press Enter.
8.Inside the newly created key, right-click on the right side,
select New, and click on DWORD (32-bit) Value.


9.Name the new key AUOptions and press Enter.
10.Double-click the newly created key and change its value
using one of the following options:
2 - "Notify for download and notify for install."
3 - "Auto download and notify for install."
4 - "Auto download and schedule the install."
5 - "Allow local admin to choose settings."

3 - "Auto download and notify for install."
4 - "Auto download and schedule the install."
5 - "Allow local admin to choose settings."

11.Click OK.
12. Close the Registry to complete the task.
12. Close the Registry to complete the task.
Although you can use any of these available values, your
best choice is to change the value to 2 to configure the "Notify for
download and notify for install" option. Using this value prevents Windows
10 from downloading updates automatically, and you'll get a notification when
new updates are available.
After tweaking the Registry, when new updates become
available, you'll receive a notification in Action Center, but updates won't
download and install until you're ready and do the following:
Open Settings. Click on Update & security. Click on
Windows Update.
Click the Download button.


That's all for the tutorial. If you have any questions, use the comment box below.
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