Re: stopping windows auto update

It took a lot of work to get to this point. and I would like to share it. This is on a Dell Inspiron 15-3541 laptop, OS Win 10 Home 32bit.

This is what I did to keep the Windows auto updates in Win 10 Home 32bit from updating. I can't totally stop Windows from letting me know that there are updates that need to be downloaded but I can stop the auto downloads. I just have to put up with the notests.

Warning: This is a friendly reminder that editing the Registry is risky, and it can cause so much damage to Windows that if you don't do it correctly you will have to wipe the HD clean and reinstall Windows. It's recommended to make a full backup of your PC and the Registry before proceeding. I had to learn this lesson the hard way in the school of hard knocks.


1st I added the following line to the Windows registry.

To permanently disable Windows Update using the Registry, use these steps:

1. Open Start.

2. Search for regedit and select the top result to launch the
experience.

3. Navigate to the following path:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows

4. Right-click the Windows (folder) key, select New, and then click on Key.

5. Name the new key WindowsUpdate and press Enter.

6. Right-click the newly created key, select New, and click on
Key.

7. Name the new key AU and press Enter.

8. Right-click on the right side, select New, and click on DWORD
(32-bit) Value.

9. Name the new key NoAutoUpdate and press Enter.

10.Double-click the newly created key and change its value from
0 to 1.

The 1st part in the Windows registry stops most of the updates and downloads. It doesn't stop the notifications that the downloads are available.
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I keep getting 1 update notice on a blue background bellow:

Important Updates are Pending

The newest Windows feature update is ready to install. We need you to kick it off. With new features and apps. This one could take a little longer then other updates.

Ready? Restart now. Not ready? Pick a time that works for you.

[Pick a time] [Remind me later] [Restart now]

Also in this notest the laptop freezes up. Nothing works until I click on [remind me later]. In the shutdown or signout there is the following:

Update and shutdown

Shutdown

Update and restart

The following info in the link bellow will del the (Update, shutdown) and fix the restart buttons until the Important Updates are Pending message popes up again. Then the info in the link has to be run again.

How Do I Disable Windows Updates in Windows 10 Home? - Ask Leo!


Steve

Set Windows Update to Notify for Download and Auto Install Updates

Code:

::  Set Windows Update to Notify for Download and Auto Install Updates


@Echo Off & Cls

net sess>nul 2>&1||(powershell start cmd -ArgumentList """/c %~0""" -verb Runas & exit)

Cls & Mode CON  LINES=11 COLS=90 & Color 0E & Title Created By FreeBooter
Echo.
Echo.
Echo.
Echo.
Echo           Do You Want to Set Windows Update to Notify for Download and Auto Install Updates (Y/N)?   
Echo.       
Echo.
Echo.


Set /p input= RESPONSE: 

If /i  Not %input%==Y (Goto :_Ex) Else (Goto :_Start) 

:_Ex
If /i Not %input%==N  (Goto :EOF) Else (Goto :_RegRestore)



:_Start


Reg.exe add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate\AU" /v "NoAutoUpdate" /t REG_DWORD /d "0" /f
Reg.exe add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate\AU" /v "AUOptions" /t REG_DWORD /d "2" /f
Reg.exe add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate\AU" /v "ScheduledInstallDay" /t REG_DWORD /d "0" /f
Reg.exe add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate\AU" /v "ScheduledInstallTime" /t REG_DWORD /d "3" /f



Cls & Mode CON  LINES=11 COLS=90 & Color 0E & Title Created By FreeBooter
Echo.
Echo.
Echo.
Echo.
Echo         Configuring Windows Update to Notify for Download and Auto Install Updates
Echo.
Echo.
Echo. 
Ping -n 6 localhost >Nul
Goto Reboot


:_RegRestore


Reg.exe delete "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate\AU" /v "NoAutoUpdate" /f
Reg.exe delete "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate\AU" /v "AUOptions"  /f
Reg.exe delete "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate\AU" /v "ScheduledInstallDay"  /f
Reg.exe delete "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate\AU" /v "ScheduledInstallTime"  /f



Cls & Mode CON  LINES=11 COLS=50 & Color 0E & Title Created By FreeBooter
Echo.
Echo.
Echo.
Echo.
Echo            Enabling Automatic Updates
Echo.
Echo.
Echo. 
Ping -n 6 localhost >Nul


:Reboot

CHOICE /C YN /M "Press Y to Reboot, N for exiting script."


If %errorlevel% == 1 ( Shutdown /r /t 0) Else (Exit)

Set Windows Update to Never Notify or Check for Updates in Windows 10

Code:

:: Set Windows Update to Never Notify or Check for Updates in Windows 10


@Echo Off & Cls

net sess>nul 2>&1||(powershell start cmd -ArgumentList """/c %~0""" -verb Runas & exit)

Cls & Mode CON  LINES=11 COLS=90 & Color 0E & Title Created By FreeBooter
Echo.
Echo.
Echo.
Echo.
Echo           Do You Want to Set Windows Update to Never Notify or Check for Updates (Y/N)?   
Echo.       
Echo.
Echo.


Set /p input= RESPONSE: 

If /i  Not %input%==Y (Goto :_Ex) Else (Goto :_Start) 

:_Ex
If /i Not %input%==N  (Goto :EOF) Else (Goto :_RegRestore)



:_Start


Reg.exe add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate\AU" /v "NoAutoUpdate" /t REG_DWORD /d "1" /f



Cls & Mode CON  LINES=11 COLS=80 & Color 0E & Title Created By FreeBooter
Echo.
Echo.
Echo.
Echo.
Echo         Configuring Windows Update to Never Notify or Check for Updates
Echo.
Echo.
Echo. 
Ping -n 6 localhost >Nul
Goto Reboot


:_RegRestore

Reg.exe delete "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate\AU" /v "NoAutoUpdate" /f



Cls & Mode CON  LINES=11 COLS=50 & Color 0E & Title Created By FreeBooter
Echo.
Echo.
Echo.
Echo.
Echo            Enabling Automatic Updates
Echo.
Echo.
Echo. 
Ping -n 6 localhost >Nul


:Reboot

CHOICE /C YN /M "Press Y to Reboot, N for exiting script."


If %errorlevel% == 1 ( Shutdown /r /t 0) Else (Exit)

Enable or Disable Windows Update Automatic Updates in Windows 10

I tried a 3rd party blocking prog called "Windows Update Blocker" It seemed to no good. I will try out your bat file scripts later today.

Steve

FreeBooter, ur bat script's bellow don't work in Win 10 Home 32bit. U must be running Pro or Enterprise version's.

FreeBooter said:

Set Windows Update to Notify for Download and Auto Install Updates

Code:

::  Set Windows Update to Notify for Download and Auto Install Updates


@Echo Off & Cls

net sess>nul 2>&1||(powershell start cmd -ArgumentList """/c %~0""" -verb Runas & exit)

Cls & Mode CON  LINES=11 COLS=90 & Color 0E & Title Created By FreeBooter
Echo.
Echo.
Echo.
Echo.
Echo           Do You Want to Set Windows Update to Notify for Download and Auto Install Updates (Y/N)?   
Echo.       
Echo.
Echo.


Set /p input= RESPONSE: 

If /i  Not %input%==Y (Goto :_Ex) Else (Goto :_Start) 

:_Ex
If /i Not %input%==N  (Goto :EOF) Else (Goto :_RegRestore)



:_Start


Reg.exe add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate\AU" /v "NoAutoUpdate" /t REG_DWORD /d "0" /f
Reg.exe add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate\AU" /v "AUOptions" /t REG_DWORD /d "2" /f
Reg.exe add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate\AU" /v "ScheduledInstallDay" /t REG_DWORD /d "0" /f
Reg.exe add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate\AU" /v "ScheduledInstallTime" /t REG_DWORD /d "3" /f



Cls & Mode CON  LINES=11 COLS=90 & Color 0E & Title Created By FreeBooter
Echo.
Echo.
Echo.
Echo.
Echo         Configuring Windows Update to Notify for Download and Auto Install Updates
Echo.
Echo.
Echo. 
Ping -n 6 localhost >Nul
Goto Reboot


:_RegRestore


Reg.exe delete "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate\AU" /v "NoAutoUpdate" /f
Reg.exe delete "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate\AU" /v "AUOptions"  /f
Reg.exe delete "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate\AU" /v "ScheduledInstallDay"  /f
Reg.exe delete "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate\AU" /v "ScheduledInstallTime"  /f



Cls & Mode CON  LINES=11 COLS=50 & Color 0E & Title Created By FreeBooter
Echo.
Echo.
Echo.
Echo.
Echo            Enabling Automatic Updates
Echo.
Echo.
Echo. 
Ping -n 6 localhost >Nul


:Reboot

CHOICE /C YN /M "Press Y to Reboot, N for exiting script."


If %errorlevel% == 1 ( Shutdown /r /t 0) Else (Exit)

Set Windows Update to Never Notify or Check for Updates in Windows 10

Code:

:: Set Windows Update to Never Notify or Check for Updates in Windows 10


@Echo Off & Cls

net sess>nul 2>&1||(powershell start cmd -ArgumentList """/c %~0""" -verb Runas & exit)

Cls & Mode CON  LINES=11 COLS=90 & Color 0E & Title Created By FreeBooter
Echo.
Echo.
Echo.
Echo.
Echo           Do You Want to Set Windows Update to Never Notify or Check for Updates (Y/N)?   
Echo.       
Echo.
Echo.


Set /p input= RESPONSE: 

If /i  Not %input%==Y (Goto :_Ex) Else (Goto :_Start) 

:_Ex
If /i Not %input%==N  (Goto :EOF) Else (Goto :_RegRestore)



:_Start


Reg.exe add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate\AU" /v "NoAutoUpdate" /t REG_DWORD /d "1" /f



Cls & Mode CON  LINES=11 COLS=80 & Color 0E & Title Created By FreeBooter
Echo.
Echo.
Echo.
Echo.
Echo         Configuring Windows Update to Never Notify or Check for Updates
Echo.
Echo.
Echo. 
Ping -n 6 localhost >Nul
Goto Reboot


:_RegRestore

Reg.exe delete "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate\AU" /v "NoAutoUpdate" /f



Cls & Mode CON  LINES=11 COLS=50 & Color 0E & Title Created By FreeBooter
Echo.
Echo.
Echo.
Echo.
Echo            Enabling Automatic Updates
Echo.
Echo.
Echo. 
Ping -n 6 localhost >Nul


:Reboot

CHOICE /C YN /M "Press Y to Reboot, N for exiting script."


If %errorlevel% == 1 ( Shutdown /r /t 0) Else (Exit)

Enable or Disable Windows Update Automatic Updates in Windows 10

Sorry i forget to mention that part.

reble said:

FreeBooter, ur bat script's bellow don't work in Win 10 Home 32bit.

The scripts below work on my Windows Home.
How to fully disable forced M$ update craps

I have been tweeking using some SC delete "service name here" commands along with some reg editing and of course just services.msc.

- - - Updated - - -

Oh and and a cool program I found called shutup10 from O&O software....

What am I to do with all of those service names? And they are way to small for my to read.

matthewmatics said:

I have been tweeking using some SC delete "service name here" commands along with some reg editing and of course just services.msc.

- - - Updated - - -

Oh and and a cool program I found called shutup10 from O&O software....

reble said:

What am I to do with all of those service names?

He possibly means deleting the services by running the following command:

matthewmatics said:

SC delete "service name here"

That said, I have never disabled auto-updates by deleting/disabling a service.