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Option 1: Stop The Windows Update Service
- Open the Run command (Win + R), in it type: services.msc and press enter.
- From the Services list which appears find the Windows Update service and open it.
- In ‘Startup Type’ (under the ‘General’ tab) change it to ‘Disabled’
- Restart.
How do I restart Windows Update?
Restart the device again, and then turn Automatic Updates back on.
- Press the Windows key + X and choose Control Panel.
- Select Windows Update.
- Choose Change Settings.
- Change the settings for updates to Automatic.
- Choose OK.
- Restart the device.
How do I turn on my Windows Update service?
You can do this by going to Start and typing in services.msc in the search box. Next, press Enter and the Windows Services dialog will appear. Now scroll down until you see the Windows Update service, right-click on it and choose Stop.
