[HOWTO] Stop Automatic Updates And Other Microsoft Nonsense in Windows 10

In Windows 10, you can't disable auto-updates and recently we got know that Windows Updates can block pirated games from running [which is a good thing] but also can disable unauthorized hardware.

We don't know what that means but it's possible that some random piece of hardware or peripheral may suddenly die. So it may be a good idea to disable auto updates. You also may not want Windows Update hogging your bandwidth.

Now there are 2 cases you my want to take:-

CASE 1 [Skip the useless updates and install only major/important updates] :-

If you want to skip the tiny updates but want security patches , etc then do this.

Set your Wi-Fi connection as metered.

Go to settings >>>>>> Network and Internet >>>>>>> Advanced Options >>>>>>> Then enable "Set as metered connection".

Also in your Windows Update Settings select the option "Defer Updates".

Now your bandwidth is safe(er).

CASE 2 [STOP HOGGING MY BANDWIDTH MICROSOFT] :-

In your Windows Search type - services.

Open the Desktop App.

Find the Windows Update service.

Right click, go to Properties and stop the service.

Then choose the startup type as - "Disabled".

Done.


NOTE :-

If you guys later need to run a windows update (after undoing the steps you took above obviously), it would be better to unplug "unauthorized hardware" and maybe also temporarily disable or uninstall its drivers (devmgmt.msc) and reinstall them after the update.

PLEASE SHARE YOUR TIPS TO DE-JUNKIFY YOUR NEW OS, WINDOWS 10 BELOW. WE COULD ALL BENEFIT FROM THE KNOWLEDGE.

ALSO FEEL FREE TO ASK ANY QUESTIONS BELOW.


There are a lot more things to disable to ensure your privacy. Hopefully you didn't install Win10 with "express settings". If you did, may God rest your soul.