All users of personal computers are faced with the fact that the operating system Windows asks to download "updates".This is necessary in order to provide the PC with powerful protection from viruses or hacking, because in time there are all new spyware with which the outdated OS can not cope. But the new version of the operating system downloads Windows Update without notifications and automatically, which often causes a variety of problems on the computer. Let's figure out how to turn off the updates yourself.
Is it possible to disable automatic updates on Windows 10
? In Windows 10 will be released seven editions, which are adapted to all areas of application and types of devices: PCs, laptops, tablets, mobile phones. Now available 3 versions: Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 PRO, Windows 10 corporate. The first is for home use and is cheaper. The second and third versions offer users useful applications for small and large enterprises.
- In Windows 10 PRO
Winds 10 PRO is a more expensive operating system designed for professional use, therefore, as it follows from the license agreement, its owners receive some control over Update. As part of the configuration of downloads of new drivers, it is not only their order and type that is selected manually, but also the time for installing new programs or rejecting them.
- In Windows 10 Home
This is a cheaper home version, which was not originally intended for self-management settings - the download drivers were automatic to ensure system security and quick access to new functions. But the developers of the version of Home went to meet users, releasing a new store, so that it became possible to refuse automatic downloading of software. Although now in the tinctures of Windows 10 Home the user does not have the ability to completely disable the receipt of drivers, but can defer their download for an indefinite time.
Ways to turn off the system update in Windows 10
By default, only users of the Windows 10 PRO version can disable the download of new drivers. But this is not a complete refusal, but only to postpone downloading and installing programs until better times. Regardless of the edition of Windows 10, you can not completely remove it from the Update system. But advanced users have ways to stop unwanted downloads of new programs, which we'll cover.
Switching to a limit connection in Wi-Fi settings
Many users have Internet tariffs with limited traffic, so automatic updates result in additional costs. An excellent solution to the problem is the transition of the operating system to a limit connection, in which Windows 10 can completely disable the download, but it is allowed to download manually at any convenient time. To set a limit connection, go to the menu:
- Start - Settings.
- Next, select "Network and Internet Wi-Fi" - "Advanced Settings".
- Then specify a limit connection.
Setting up the update center in Windows
In Windows 10, the center format is transferred to the system settings, which are also manually adjusted. Disabling Update, users should remember that they bring important fixes, including security, which will also cease to be updated. Your computer will not accept various means of checking for the presence of dangerous malware and rootkits. Disable the download of new drivers easily in the system security settings, for this:
- Left-click on the "Start" - "Options".
- Next go to the section "Update and Security".
- Then select "Windows Update".Here you will see that there are new drivers that are automatically installed on the computer.
- Go to the "Advanced Settings" menu.
- Then click on the button "Choose how to install updates", and then find the sections "Notify about reboot planning" - "Postpone updates", click on them with the right mouse button.
- Return to the "Update and Security" window - "Windows Update".Here you will see that new programs are no longer downloaded automatically, but are waiting for permission. To install the download, click on the "Install Now" button.
Disable Update Drivers through Group Policy
Group Policy is used to determine the configuration of a computer and user groups. It defines the format for the following elements:
- registry policy, which includes groupware for applications and all components of Windows 10;
- network security, domain, computer;
- maintenance and installation programs;
- scripts to start the computer and complete its work;
- folder redirection, allowing the administrator to send them to the network.
Windows 10 gives an excellent opportunity to manage the settings of the center using group policies that are regulated as follows:
- Open the Group Policy Editor: "Start", at the bottom enter gpedit.msc, "Start Search", "Enter".
- Open the "Computer Configuration" section, go to "Administrative Templates", and then find "Windows Update".
- Double-click on the right side of the "Automatic Updates Setup" editor.
- Set the parameter state to "Enabled", and in the "Parameters" block configure the most suitable option for downloading, checking and installing "updates".
- In order for the settings to take effect, you need to click on "Start", go to "Settings", then open "Updates and Security", then select "Check for Updates".
- After applying all the changes, automatic receipt of new drivers will be disabled, and to configure it again, you will need to enter the policy settings again.
How to disable using the
registry editor You can use the Registry Editor to disable Update in Windows 10.It is a database that stores a variety of configurations: information about installed applications, user profiles, document types. All third-party programs also save parameters in the registry, so you can easily change their settings with it. However, when editing the registry, you need to be very careful, because with the wrong change of keys there is a risk of seriously hampering the operating system and completely blocking the computer.
So, to disable the automatic download of new programs using Registry Editor, you need to do the following:
- Go to the Start menu - Run, type regedit.
- After opening the registry, find HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE and click "Windows" - "Create" - "Partition".
- Enter the name "WindowsUpdate", then right-click on it, selecting "New" - "Partition" again.
- Enter the name of the section "AU".Next, select the "Create" section, find "DWORD parameter( 32-bit)", which should be called NoAutoUpdate, assigning value 1.
- Save the settings by clicking "OK".
- After this operation, restart the computer, go to "Upgrade and Security", then select "Windows Update".Here you will see that the installation of new programs has ended with an error.
- Enter the "Advanced settings" menu and you will see that for you all options for unattended installation are not available.
How to remove the icon with a suggestion to upgrade to Windows 10
If you are tired of annoying notification, then our instructions will help to disable its further appearance:
- Open the "Start" menu - "Control Panel" - "Programs and components" - "View installed updates".
- Look in the Update for Microsoft Windows list with the names KB2990214, KB3035583, KB3014460 and delete them.
- Restart the computer and the obtrusive button you will no longer see.
Video: disabling driver updates on Windows 10
It is easy to disable the automatic download of Windows Update automatically if you are already an experienced user. If you are just studying a computer, it is better to invite an experienced tuner for this, so as not to harm the safe operation of the operating system. But if for some reason you can not call a professional, our video-instruction will help you to disable unwanted installation of new drivers quickly and without problems: