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How to disable an automatic update on Windows 10?

Anonymous
2018-01-29T19:08:07+00:00

Hello!

There's a problem I have: 

I have a laptop HP pavilion dv6-3103er. I have installed an update to Windows 10 few years ago. Unfortunately, the HP company doesn't think it is necessary to update drivers for that version of operation system. Nevertheless, I managed to install that drivers I have (on Windows 7) on my laptop with Windows 10 build 1511. Everything worked fine until Windows decided to automatically update Windows version to 1709. It's impossible to run those drivers on build 1709. Thus my laptop doesn't work correctly. Then I restored previous version of Windows 10 and now I need to stop all the trials of Windows to update. I aware of all that security bonuses the new version has and I still want to stop it.

So the question is: How could I completely, entirely and totally disable an automatic Windows 10 update? I really think I need that. I even filled up my HDD so Windows don't have enough place to download updates. But it keeps trying to download that. It's really uncomfortable. I hope you guys will help me.

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Windows update

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Anonymous
2018-01-29T20:44:21+00:00

Hi Ayrat,

Depending on the Windows edition you're on, there are different ways on how you can block a new version of Windows from automatically installing. Are you running Windows 10 Home or Pro edition?

If you're on a Home edition, Microsoft’s Show or Hide Updates tool is a first line option. This tool lets you choose to hide the Feature update to Windows 10, version 1709 in Windows Update. After downloading the tool, launch it, click Next, and then wait while it detects pending Windows updates.

Download the "Show or hide updates" troubleshooter package now.

Another option is setting your network as a metered connection, which prevents large updates from downloading. Open Start > Settings > Network & Internet > Wi-Fi, click your network connection, then toggle on Metered Connection. You can also do this for wired connections in Windows 10 version 1703 or later.

If you're on a Pro edition, you can defer upgrades for several months. Follow the steps below or check out this link for more information:

  1. Select the Start button, then select Settings> Update & Security > Windows Update.
  2. Under Update settings, select Advanced options.
  3. Select Defer upgrades.

Let us know if you need further assistance.

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