Hi,
I just updated to Win 10 after Win 7 support ended.
Thus, I am wondering if possible for the updates to be checked first but not downloaded.
Dont want the updates to be downloaded automatically as I am unsure if the updates would cause any issue.
Thanks.
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Yes, you have the ability to defer feature and quality updates in Windows 10 for a period of time. Please see these tutorials for details:
Windows Update - Defer Feature and Quality Updates in Windows 10
Pause Updates or Resume Updates for Windows Update in Windows 10
Do you have Home or Pro or...?
Windows Update - Defer Feature and Quality Updates in Windows 10
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so may not be relevant to you.This tutorial will show you how to choose when feature and quality updates are installed for your Windows 10 Pro, Enterprise, or Education edition PC.
This-ignore the title- presents one of several 3rd party utilties aimed at giving users much more control than Windows own update options, esp. for Home.
Enable or Disable Windows Update Automatic Updates in Windows 10
- see Option 7.
Note 'Sledgehammer' (free) is another such utility.
If you have Pro upwards you can set updates to Notify you in Group Policy, so when you act on them is your decision.
Why not post the direct link to Option 7: Enable or Disable Windows Update Automatic Updates in Windows 10
Thank you for your suggestion.
Have you ever heard of the proverb 'Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, and you feed him for a lifetime."?
Why do all the work for people?
Do you think a poorly-educated Chinese guy has heard of such a profound English proverb?
Yet another option: StopUpdates10
StopUpdates10 3.1.0.101 - Take your Control over Windows updates!
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