How to disable Feature Updates on Windows 10?

Question

Hi guys,

I have an old PC running Windows 10 1909, I cannot update it to any newer builds of Windows 10 because it blue screens after it restarts to complete the update, but I don't want to miss other updates, so how can I disable what Windows Update calls "Feature Updates" so my PC doesn't blue screens anymore and I can get other updates?

I don't have WSUS or SCCM, so it has to be locally on the PC.

Thanks.

Answer 1

Run cmd as admin and execute

reg add HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate /f /v TargetReleaseVersion /t REG_DWORD /d 1
reg add HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate /f /v TargetReleaseVersionInfo /t REG_SZ /d 1909
reg add HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate /f /v ProductVersion /t REG_SZ /d "Windows 10"

then reboot

Answer 2

Hello,

Refer this guide:

https://www.kapilarya.com/how-to-block-feature-updates-in-windows-10

Let us know if this helps!

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

Answer 3

Thank you thank you thank you.

One for each year that I have been fighting off feature updates so as to keep my 3D setup intact.

I have been having to fight off this stuff for far too long.

Can not thank you enough.

Answer 4

Consider troubleshooting:
a) BSOD
b) failed upgrade

Indicate whether you want to troubleshoot or block upgrades.