Disable Windows Automatic Updates on Windows 10

Method 1: Using Group Policy Editor

Method 2: Using Registry Editor

Method 3: Using Services.msc

Method 1: Using Group Policy Editor

1. *Using Group Policy:*
– Press Win + R to open the Run dialog.
– Type gpedit.msc and press Enter.
– Navigate to Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Windows Update.
– Find and double-click on “Configure Automatic Updates.”
– Select “Disabled,” then click “Apply” and “OK.”

Method 2: Using Registry Editor

– Press Win + R to open the Run dialog.
– Type regedit and press Enter.
– Navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate\AU.
– If the AU key does not exist, create it.
– Create a new DWORD value named NoAutoUpdate and set its value to 1.

Method 3: Using Services.msc

Click the Windows icon to open the search bar, type services.msc and open it as an administrator. In the windows that appear, look for a service called ‘Windows Update’. Right-click > Properties and change the Startup type to ‘disabled’.

Remember that disabling automatic updates leaves your system vulnerable to security threats. It’s recommended to manually update your system regularly if you choose to disable automatic updates.