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Top 5 Ways to Prevent Windows 10 from Automatically Downloading Updates

windows-_10_how_to_wpHeader Microsoft finally released Windows 10 for free for everyone, but one new feature is that PCs will automatically check for updates and install any update that are available to your machine. Their are some ways to take some control over this and have Windows 10 install updates on your schedule, but these options are hidden from us - until now!



Top 1: Metered Connection (WiFi)

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Top 2: Stop Windows Update from Auto Reboot

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Top 3: Block Updates and Drivers [Windows Update Hide Utility]

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Top 4: Group Policy to Disable Updates (Pro Edition Only)

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Top 5: Registry Hack to Disable Updates (Pro Edition Only)

DWORD “AUOptions”

00000002 – Notify download and notify install

00000003 – Auto download and notify install

00000004 – Auto download and schedule install

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