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Quick Answer: How Do I Force Windows to Not Update?

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Quick Answer: How Do I Force Windows to Not Update?
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How do I stop a Windows Update from forced?

Option 1: Stop The Windows Update Service

  1. Open the Run command (Win + R), in it type: services. msc and press enter.
  2. From the Services list which appears find the Windows Update service and open it.
  3. In ‘Startup Type’ (under the ‘General’ tab) change it to ‘Disabled’
  4. Restart.

How do I stop Windows 10 from forced updates?

Go to “Computer Configuration” > “Administrative Templates” > “Windows Components” > “Windows Update”. Double-click “Configure Automatic Updates”. Select “Disabled” in Configured Automatic Updates on the left, and click Apply and “OK” to disable the Windows automatic update feature.

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