How do you stop automatic updates on Windows 10?

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

• Open Start.
• Search for gpedit.msc and select the top result to launch the experience.
• Navigate to the following path:
• Double-click the Configure Automatic Updates policy on the right side.
• Check the Disabled option to turn off the policy.

Does Windows 10 still force updates?

Windows 10 will still automatically install a feature update when your current version reaches “end of service.” That means, if you were using Windows 10’s Fall Creators Update (1709), your PC would be about to install a feature update—but you wouldn’t have had to install the last few feature updates.