How to turn off automatic updates in Windows 10 permanently

  

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To turn off automatic updates in Windows 10 permanently, you can try several methods. However, keep in mind Microsoft often pushes updates to keep systems secure, so fully disabling updates might cause security risks.

Here are the most common and effective ways:

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Method 1: Disable Windows Update Service

1. Press Win + R to open the Run dialog.

2. Type services.msc and press Enter.

3. In the Services window, scroll down to Windows Update.

4. Double-click Windows Update service.

5. Under Startup type, select Disabled.

6. Click Stop if the service is running.

7. Click Apply and then OK.

8. Restart your PC.

This disables the Windows Update service completely.

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Method 2: Set Your Network Connection as Metered

This prevents most updates from downloading automatically.

1. Open Settings (Win + I).

2. Go to Network & Internet.

3. Click on Wi-Fi or Ethernet depending on your connection.

4. Click your connected network.

5. Toggle Set as metered connection to On.

Windows will limit updates on metered connections, though some critical updates may still download.

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Method 3: Using Group Policy Editor (for Windows 10 Pro and above)

1. Press Win + R, type gpedit.msc, and press Enter.

2. Navigate to:

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   Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Windows Update
   

3. Double-click Configure Automatic Updates.

4. Select Disabled, then click Apply and OK.

5. Restart your PC.

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Method 4: Use Registry Editor (for Home users)

1. Press Win + R, type regedit, and press Enter.

2. Navigate to:

   HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate\AU
   

   (Create the keys if they don’t exist)

3. Create a new DWORD (32-bit) value named NoAutoUpdate.

4. Set its value to 1.

5. Restart your PC.