"Every time I try to shut down my computer, I was forced to update my Windows 10. But I really don't want to update my operating system because the automatic update might take up the system and network resources. Is there anybody can help me solve this problem and disable Windows 10 update? Thanks in advance."

Whenever you are faced with Windows 10's automatic update notification like:

Install updates automatically
Download Updates but choose when to install them
Check for updates but let me choose whether to download and install them
What would you do? Here, we have the following solutions.

All solutions to disable Windows 10 update:


Before proceeding with the four solutions to fully stop Windows 10 updates, check your own Windows 10 edition (Home, Professional, Education or Enterprise) by going to Settings -> System -> About so that you can find the most appropriate solution. Besides, the fourth way of trying to control the Windows 10 update by using Registry is somewhat risky, do remember to back up your data and the details will be shown in the extra tips section.

How to Disable Windows 10 Update
Follow the methods below to disable Windows 10 update correctly.

Solution 1. Disable Windows Update Service
Understand the limitations of this method. While disabling the automatic update service will temporarily halt any Windows 10 cumulative updates, the service will re-enable itself after a certain amount of time. Here are the directions:

1. Press the Windows logo key + R at the same time to invoke the Run box.

2. Type services.msc and press Enter.

invoke run box and type services.msc

3. Scroll down to Windows Update, and double-click it.

find windows update and double-click it

4. In Startup type, select "Disabled". Then click "Apply" and "OK" to save the settings.

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Solution 2. Change the Setting of the Group Policy Editor
The Group Policy feature is not available in the Home edition. So, only when you run Windows 10 Professional, Enterprise, or Education, you can use the Group Policy Editor to change the settings to prevent Windows 10 from automatically updating. The group policy editor will notify you of new updates without automatically installing them.

Press the Windows logo key + R then type gpedit.msc and click OK.
Go to "Computer Configuration" > "Administrative Templates" > "Windows Components" > "Windows Update".
Double-click "Configure Automatic Updates".
Select "Disabled" in Configured Automatic Updates on the left, and click Apply and "OK" to disable the Windows automatic update feature.
Note: If you need to update your Windows version later, you can repeat the steps above, then select Enabled to turn on this feature, so that you can continue to download the updates.

Solution 3. Meter Your Network Connection
Understand that this method won't work for Ethernet connections. You can only disable automatic updates by using this method on a Wi-Fi connection. If your computer is connected to WiFi, you can try this to stop Windows 10 automatic updates.

1. Click the Start button at the bottom left on your desktop, then click the "Settings" app.

2. Click "Network & Internet".



3. Click WiF in the left pane, then click the name of your Wi-Fi connection.

4. Click to turn on Set as metered connection.

Solution 4. Change the way of Windows 10 Updates Using Registry
Extra Tips: Editing the registry is risky, and it can cause irreversible damage to your installation if you don't do it correctly. It's recommended that you make a full backup of your computer before proceeding. All you need to do is use this free backup software to back up your data in three steps:

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Step 1: Launch EaseUS Todo Backup software and then choose "File Backup", "Disk/partition Backup" or "System Backup" for different backup purpose.

Step 2: Choose the system, disk partition, files or apps that you want to back up. Then select a destination where you want to store the backup file.

Step 3: Click "Proceed" to start the data backup process.


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With a backup at hand, now it's safe to customize a Windows 10 update without receiving any forced updates on your computer. Here's how to make the change in Registry:

1. Use the Windows key + R keyboard shortcut to open the Run command.

2. Type regedit, and click OK to open the Registry.
Browse the following path:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows

3. Right-click the Windows (folder) key, select "New" and then click "Key".

4. Name the new key "WindowsUpdate" and press "Enter".

5. Right-click the newly created key, select "new", and click "Key".


disable windows 10 update in registry

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

7. Name the new key AUOptions and press Enter.
Double-click the newly created key and change its value to 2. It's for "Notify for download and notify for install". Click "OK".

8. Close the Registry to complete the task.

Using this value prevents Windows 10 from downloading updates automatically, and you'll get a notification when new updates are available. By this way, you can avoid any auto Windows 10 update effectively.

That's how you could make an attempt to disable Windows 10 update in every way. Each method has been proved to work as long as you wish to turn off all the automatic updates in Windows 10.

In the end, we're also asked to address another similar Windows 10 update issue which frequently bothers users for a long time, if you're the one who is looking for a way to stop a Windows 10 update in progress, leave this page and move to the linked page for help.

1.Turn off your PC. Crack open the case, put in the new hard drive, attach the cables, and secure the drive, probably with screws. Close the case. Turn on the power, and log in to Windows.
If you need help, the manufacturer’s website has instructions. Adding the physical drive inside the computer case is really very simple — even if you’ve never seen the inside of your computer — as long as you’re careful to get a drive that will hook up with the connectors inside your machine. For example, you can attach an IDE drive to only an IDE connector; ditto for SATA.

2.Right-click in the lower-left corner of the screen, and choose Disk Management.
The Disk Management dialog box appears.


Windows10 internal hard drive
Add the new internal hard drive to your Windows 10compputer here.

3.Scroll down the list, and find your new drive, probably marked Unallocated.
The new drive is identified as Disk 0.

4.On the right, in the Unallocated area, tap and hold down or right-click, and choose New Simple Volume.
The New Simple Volume Wizard appears.


The wizard takes you through all the steps.

5.Tap or click Next.
You’re asked to specify a volume size.

6.Leave the numbers just as they are — you want to use the whole drive — and tap or click Next.
The wizard asks you to specify a drive letter. D: is most common, unless you already have a D: drive.

7.If you really, really want to give the drive a different letter, go ahead and do so (most people should leave it at D:). Tap or click Next.
The wizard wants to know whether you want to use something other than the NTFS file system, or to set a different allocation unit. You don’t.

8.Tap or click Next; then tap or click Finish.
Windows whirs and clunks, and when it’s finished, you have a spanking new drive, ready to be used.

If you have three or more drives in or attached to your PC, consider setting up Storage Spaces. It’s a remarkable piece of technology that’ll keep redundant copies of all your data and protect you from catastrophic failure of any of your data drives.

CHANGING YOUR WINDOWS 10 C: DRIVE
Whoa nelly! If you’ve never seen a Windows 10 PC running an SSD (solid-state drive) as the system drive, you better nail down the door and shore up the, uh, windows. Changing your C: drive from a run-of-the-mill rotating platter to a fast, shiny new solid-state drive can make everything work so much faster. Really.

Unfortunately, getting from an HDD (hard disk drive) C: to an SSD C: ain’t exactly 1-2-3.

Part of the problem is the mechanics of transferring your Windows 10 system from an HDD to an SSD: You need to create a copy (not exactly a clone) that’ll boot Windows. Part of the problem is moving all the extra junk off the C: drive, so the SSD isn’t swamped with all the flotsam and jetsam you’ve come to know and love in Windows.

Most of the drive cloning/backup/restore techniques developed over the past decade work when you want to move from a smaller drive to a bigger one. However, replacing your HDD C: drive with an SSD C: drive almost always involves going from a larger drive to a smaller one.

Printers are one of the easiest devices to set up and configure. With some printers, you can set up your printer by simply connecting the printer to your PC and a power supply. Other printers require a few more steps.

1.Free the printer from its box.

Also, remove all the various pieces of tape and evil Styrofoam.

2.Connect the printer’s power cable.

Plug one end into the printer and the other into the nearest wall outlet or power strip.

3.Connect the printer-to-console cable.

No printer comes with this cable, so you have to buy the printer cable separately. Get a USB cable if the printer is USB-happy. Otherwise, buy a standard, bidirectional PC printer cable.

4.Read the printer’s instruction sheet.

See whether you need to install software before turning the printer on.

5.If you need to, install your printer’s software on your PC.


Your printer’s instruction sheet should explain how to install this software.

6.Turn the printer on by pressing its power button.

A USB printer is instantly recognized and configured by Windows. Life is good. Printers using the traditional printer cable, or network printers, require more work.

7.If you have a non-USB printer, click the Add a Printer toolbar button in the Printers window.


The Add Printer Wizard starts and you just have to follow its directions to locate and set up your printer.Most printers, like computers, can now be left on all the time. The printer automatically slips into a low-power sleep mode when it’s no longer needed. However, if you don’t print often (at least every day), it’s perfectly fine to turn off your printer.

1.Choose Start→Control Panel→Ease of Access→Ease of Access Center.

The Ease of Access Center appears, and Windows 7’s ethereal voice kicks in, explaining how to change its programs.


The Ease of Access Center contains a wide variety of ways to help users with physical limitations.
The Ease of Access Center contains a wide variety of ways to help users with physical limitations.
If you’d rather not hear the Narrator, click the Always read this section aloud checkbox to deselect the feature.

2.Choose Get Recommendations to Make Your Computer Easier to Use.

This link prompts Windows 7 to ask you a series of questions about your physical limitations. When it’s through, Windows 7 automatically makes its changes, and you’re done.

If you’re not happy with the changes, move to Step 3.

3.Select the check boxes for features you want to use.

Choose any of these options to turn on the feature immediately. Close the feature’s window if the feature makes matters worse.

Set up High Contrast: Eliminates most screen colors and creates a sharper contrast between screen elements so that visually impaired people can see them more clearly.

Start Magnifier: Designed for the visually impaired, this option magnifies the mouse pointer’s exact location.

Start Narrator: Triggers a Narrator, who reads aloud any on-screen text. You can also choose to have Windows describe what is happening in a video if the descriptions are available.

Start On-Screen Keyboard: This setting places a clickable keyboard along the screen’s bottom, letting you type by pointing and clicking.

If you’re still not happy, proceed to Step 4.

4.Choose a specific setting in the Explore All Settings area.

You can optimize Windows 7 specifically for the following things:

Blindness or impaired vision

Using an alternative input device rather than a mouse or keyboard

Adjusting the keyboard and mouse sensitivity to compensate for limited movement

Turning on visual alerts instead of sound notifications

Making it easier to focus on reading and typing tasks

Some centers that assist physically challenged people may offer software or assistance for helping you make these changes.

5.When you finish making settings, click Save to apply them.