Windows Update - Defer Feature and Quality Updates in Windows 10  

Bree said:

@Cliff S, it's good to know it can be done - now all we have to do is track down the elusive registry key so we can have another @Brink tutorial :)

My test machine (and ocd) may help there :)

I'm wondering if it was because of the pre(view)- General Release ISO I used...: Cumulative Update KB4043961 Build 16299.19 for PC Insider - Page 78 - Windows 10 Forums

Cliff S said:

I have this turned off:
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Can anybody explain the real point of that switch.

I though the whole point of a metered connection was to prevent updates!

The only thing I can think of is it acts like a global override, so you do not have to hunt for the metered connection switch (and each connection can be different).

I guess it enable you to get updates, then revert to metered connection with minimum fuss?

Problem is if you forget to uncheck it again.

Hey Martin, :)

By default, Windows 10 will automatically download and install updates, except on metered connections. In that case, it'll automatically download only those updates required ti keep Windows running smoothly.

That setting is basically to allow automatic updates even over metered connections. It is not to toggle on/off automatic updates itself. Only for over metered connections.

Allow Automatic Updates over Metered Connections in Windows 10 Windows Update Activation Tutorials

Hello @monstertruckpa, :)

I can't do ready made .reg file for this since it varies too much for what it can be set with for the number of days.

You could export the "Settings" registry key from OPTION TWO once you have it set how you want.

Windows Update - Defer Feature and Quality Updates in Windows 10 Windows Update Activation Tutorials

Hello @tracit99, :)

If you mean that you have an Insider build installed, then that would be why. These settings are not available in Settings for Insider builds.