How Do I Stop Windows 10 Update from Booting?

How Do I Stop Windows 10 Update from Booting?
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How do I permanently turn off Windows 10 update?

To disable automatic updates on Windows 10 permanently, use these steps:

  1. Open Start.
  2. Search for gpedit. …
  3. Navigate to the following path: …
  4. Double-click the Configure Automatic Updates policy on the right side. …
  5. Check the Disabled option to turn off automatic updates permanently on Windows 10. …
  6. Click the Apply button.

How do I turn off Windows Update on startup?

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.
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