Windows 10 Update Has Caused My Computer to Shut Down after Idle Less Than a Minute

Question

I have my settings already set so that my device will shut down after a certain period of time, however, that time is 30 minutes. Since the update, I have been unable to leave my computer sitting idly for more than a minute without it shutting down completely on me. I have to have some type of media playing in order to keep it on when I am checking my book when writing essays. This has become a great hassle for me and I would appreciate some insight on how to fix this issue or if there is an update coming out soon to fix it.

Thank you.

Answer 1

If a Windows Update caused a problem, it is best you uninstall the update.

Press Windows key + R

Type: appwiz.cpl

Hit Enter

Click View installed updates

Right click the update then click uninstall.

Proceed to block the update from installing.

Is there an option or work around to block updates or hardware drivers that might cause problems?

Yes, Microsoft has released a KB update (KB3073930) that will let users block or hide Windows or driver updates.

You can download it at the following link:

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3073930

or

http://download.microsoft.com/download/f/2/2/f2...

After downloading, launch it, click Next, wait while it detects pending Windows Updates.

Click the Hide Updates menu.

Scroll through the list then select then select the update. Check the box next to the update then click Next to confirm changes.

Answer 2

You see, this is not my question. I understand how to keep Updates from forcefully occurring. In this case, I purposely installed the update.

My question is, how do I fix the problem the update may have caused or is there a future update to fix it?

Answer 3

See options for managing how and when Windows Updates are installed.

Option 1:

Set your Internet connection as metered:

https://www.groovypost.com/howto/manage-windows...

Option 2:

Use Active Hours and Restart options:

https://www.groovypost.com/howto/managing-windo...

Option 3:

Use Show/Hide Updates tool to block the update:

Is there an option or work around to block updates or hardware drivers that might cause problems?

Yes, Microsoft has released a KB update (KB3073930) that will let users block or hide Windows or driver updates.

You can download it at the following link:

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3073930

Option 4:

Press Windows key + R

Type: services.msc

Hit Enter

Scroll down to Windows Update

Select it then right click it

Click Properties

Under the General tab, choose Startup type to DIsabled

Click Stop

Click Apply then OK

Option 5:

Before carrying out this procedure, disconnect from the Internet. That means turning off Wi-Fi and disconnecting from a wired connection. If you don't, Windows 10 will indicate some files are in use and cannot be modified or the command will be non-responsive. Also, you should restart your computer after disconnecting from the Internet. The easiest way to do it is to enable Airplane mode from the Action Center - Windows key + A.

Stop the BITS, Cryptographic, MSI Installer and the Windows Update Services. To do this, type the following commands at a command prompt. Press the “ENTER” key after you type each command.

                       net stop wuauserv



                       net stop cryptSvc



                       net stop bits



                       net stop msiserver