How to perminantely disable windows 10 updates

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How to perminantely disable windows 10 updates

Gillespie, Jess 26

How can we completely disable windows 10 pro 20H2 update. We stopped the service and set it to disable, but over time the service restarts and updates continue to happen. Our systems do not have internet access so this causes a problem and sometimes restarts the computer.

thanks.

Reza-Ameri 15,186 Reputation points

2021-09-07T16:32:11.667+00:00

Why do you want to disable the Windows Update?
IS your PC domain-joined?
Gillespie, Jess 26 Reputation points

2021-09-07T16:51:29.303+00:00

why isn't important... but to answer your question because it will sometimes cause a restart after the update (even though it can't update). Also, we don't want automatic processes using system resources on our system.
Desert FoxxMasters 21 Reputation points

2021-11-12T19:06:43.29+00:00

Never come to a Microsoft forum and try to ask a reasonable question like how do I stop Microsoft from putting bloatware malware and spyware on my system. As you'll get the cancer squad below telling you why you should not do it rather then actually answering your questions. This endless stank continues on the answers version of this double edged blade as well.

They could of just not answered which would have been alot better then, wasting your time like this.

1 way of preventing windows updates is not to use windows, switch to linux Ubuntu is pretty nice. Others have also decided to go back to Windows 7. I actually blocked this pos through the Microsoft firewall, these fools actually went into my settings and removed it like the virus they are. If you want to continue using this Hitler software package because of lack of options, its best to grab another firewall that is not Microsoft related and block it through their, and get back your choices, no one should be able to force you to do something you don't want to do.

Also if they for any reason go into your third party software example Norton, and try and remove your settings, you can then sue them for hacking.
microsoft è la merda 1 Reputation point

2022-08-12T10:54:16.82+00:00

Also noone wants M$ taking control of theiur machine just as they were the victim of a backdoor attack?
Kemp Hiatt 0 Reputation points

2023-01-16T19:40:39.3566667+00:00

We have several vessels at-sea, each with a dozen Windows computers, and a 2mbps satellite connection for the entire vessel. It was easy to turn off updates in Windows 7, but now that we've upgraded to Windows 10, it keeps turning itself back on and jamming up the pipe. These are NOT domain computers. How can we permanently disable Win10 updates until the next annual shipyard service?

Reza-Ameri 15,186 Reputation points

2021-09-07T16:32:11.667+00:00

Why do you want to disable the Windows Update?
IS your PC domain-joined?
Gillespie, Jess 26 Reputation points

2021-09-07T16:51:29.303+00:00

why isn't important... but to answer your question because it will sometimes cause a restart after the update (even though it can't update). Also, we don't want automatic processes using system resources on our system.
Desert FoxxMasters 21 Reputation points

2021-11-12T19:06:43.29+00:00

Never come to a Microsoft forum and try to ask a reasonable question like how do I stop Microsoft from putting bloatware malware and spyware on my system. As you'll get the cancer squad below telling you why you should not do it rather then actually answering your questions. This endless stank continues on the answers version of this double edged blade as well.

They could of just not answered which would have been alot better then, wasting your time like this.

1 way of preventing windows updates is not to use windows, switch to linux Ubuntu is pretty nice. Others have also decided to go back to Windows 7. I actually blocked this pos through the Microsoft firewall, these fools actually went into my settings and removed it like the virus they are. If you want to continue using this Hitler software package because of lack of options, its best to grab another firewall that is not Microsoft related and block it through their, and get back your choices, no one should be able to force you to do something you don't want to do.

Also if they for any reason go into your third party software example Norton, and try and remove your settings, you can then sue them for hacking.
microsoft è la merda 1 Reputation point

2022-08-12T10:54:16.82+00:00

Also noone wants M$ taking control of theiur machine just as they were the victim of a backdoor attack?
Kemp Hiatt 0 Reputation points

2023-01-16T19:40:39.3566667+00:00

We have several vessels at-sea, each with a dozen Windows computers, and a 2mbps satellite connection for the entire vessel. It was easy to turn off updates in Windows 7, but now that we've upgraded to Windows 10, it keeps turning itself back on and jamming up the pipe. These are NOT domain computers. How can we permanently disable Win10 updates until the next annual shipyard service?

Answer 1

Disclaimer

Credit goes to original finder (not me). This workaround disables ALL windows updates permanently and works on all windows 10 versions.

>>Caution! Modifying the registry can cause serious system problems, if you do not know what you are doing. Disabling updates also puts you at risk of existing vulnerabilities<<<

Do not attempt this method if “Update and shutdown” or “Update and restart” options are shown in power. The workaround is completely reversible so if you decide you want to enable updates later, you can do so.

FOREWARNING:

Microsoft Store will no longer be able to connect to internet (already installed programs will not be affected) -will be normal again once the process is reversed

Windows defender - I don’t use this garbage so I can’t attest to the affected function of this component -will also be normal again once the process is reversed if it was affected. To be fair, no one uses that garbage anyways....

VIDEO TUTORIAL OF THE SAME https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6atgKRQjsKA

Solution - Cut off access to the 3 services, "Update Orchestrator Service", "Windows Update", "Windows Update Medic Service"

Method:

Go to registry editor, and go to HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services

Scroll down to UsoSvc>Right Click>Permissions>Advanced>Change owner>Advanced>Find Now>Select Administrator>OK>OK>Disable inheritance>Remove all inherited permissions from this object>Tick "replace all child object permissions...">Apply>Yes>Yes>OK>OK>OK

Do the same for "WaaSMedicSvc" and "wuauserv"

>>After changing as shown in video, no one will be able to read or write from them (including system and yourself)<<<

To confirm: Run>Services.msc>Action>Refresh

"Update Orchestrator Service", "Windows Update", "Windows Update Medic Service" should be having an error message in description

Restart PC

To confirm: Run>Services.msc>Action>Refresh

"Update Orchestrator Service", "Windows Update", "Windows Update Medic Service" should have disappeared from the list.

Open Windows Update window and it will display "Something went wrong. Try to reopen Settings later"

If you decide you want updates later in life, you can just use the reversal method mentioned below and everything will be as it was.

Reversing disabling updates

Go to registry editor, and go to HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services

Scroll down to UsoSvc and select it. Will give you an error. Press OK and close error window.

Now UsoSvc is already selected>Right Click>Permissions>Press OK on warning window>Advanced>Press OK on warning window>Change owner>Advanced>Find Now>Select Everyone>OK>OK>Apply>Enable inheritance>Apply>Tick "replace all child object permissions...">Apply>Yes>>OK>OK>

Do the same for "WaaSMedicSvc" and "wuauserv"

Restart PC

Enable and start the following services if not already running in services (Run>services.msc):

-Update Orchestrator Service

-Windows Update

-Windows Update Medic Service

Answer 2

S.Sengupta 7,246 MVP

You can pause the update as suggested here:

Manage updates in Windows 10

Here are tips on how to permanently turn off Windows Update....

Answer 3

Hello,

Thanks for reaching out.
You may check below GPO settings to prevent updates being installed.

If the device is running Windows 10 Pro or Enterprise, you can use the Group Policy Editor to set target feature update version.
To configure a target feature update version with Group Policy, use these steps:
Search for gpedit and click the top result to open the Group Policy Editor.
Browse the following path:
Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Windows Update > Windows Update for Business
Double-click the Select target Feature Update version policy.
Check the Enabled option.
Under the “Options” section, confirm the target version of the feature update you want to set the device.

Thanks,

Answer 4

Hello,

You can use Group Policy to block automatic updates. This ensures updates are downloaded/installed only when you want them:

Open GPO snap-in by running gpedit.msc command.
Go to Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Windows Update.
Double click Configure Automatic Updates policy setting, select Enabled. Then under 'Configure automatic updating' section, choose 2 - Notify for download and notify for install.
Click Apply, followed by OK.

Multiple reboots will finally disable auto updates.

Reference: https://www.kapilarya.com/avoid-windows-updates-automatic-download-windows-10

Let us know if this helps!

Note: Included link in this reply refers to blog post by a trusted Microsoft MVP.

Answer 5

Reza-Ameri 15,186

It is not a good idea to turn off Windows Update when you could easily manage it and delay restart , take a look at:
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/deployment/update/waas-manage-updates-wufb
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/administration/windows-server-update-services/deploy/4-configure-group-policy-settings-for-automatic-updates
Like it has been mentioned, you may disable it using the Group Policy but it will put your system at risk.

microsoft è la merda 1 Reputation point

2022-08-12T10:55:49.94+00:00

shut up microsoft slave

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