How can I prevent automatic updates?

Hi. Doing this will will turn off automatic updates on your PC. Just go to start menu>type 'services'>look for a service called 'windows update' and double click on it>if it's already running stop it and put its startup type to 'disabled'.

Bree said:

Welcome to TenForums!

The easiest way to stop Windows downloading and installing updates automatically is to set your internet connection as a Metered Connection. Windows will still check for updates automatically, but won't download them until you click a 'Download' button. It's easy to set a WiFi connection as metered.
https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/...dows-10-a.html

For Ethernet there's no option in Settings, but you can set it to Metered Connection in the registry.
https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/...dows-10-a.html

As a trucker on the move, how do you connect to the internet? A 3G/4G dongle? These should be 'metered connection' by default. Apparently a few dongles seem to come with drivers that make them appear to Windows as Ethernet connections, if so the second tutorial should help.

If you move from one WiFi hotspot to the next, each one has to be individually set as 'metered' as the default for WiFi is 'not metered'. That default could be changed in the registry, same way as for Ethernet.

I have a set monthly price for internet. If I change to a metered connection, will I be charged more?

Clint said:

I have a set monthly price for internet. If I change to a metered connection, will I be charged more?

Setting a metered connection just changes how Windows uses your connection and reduces the amount of data you'll download. Your ISP will just see you using less data, that's all.

A metered connection stops background processes using your bandwidth, such as Spotlight which won't download new pictures over a metered connection. Also, windows update will not automatically download most updates. Instead, when you check for updates it will say there are updates available, but won't download them unless you click its 'Download' button.

It's now your choice when to download, if you're near your data cap you could choose to wait until the next month to get your updates. Or find another free WiFi connection to get them now.

Bree said:

Setting a metered connection just changes how Windows uses your connection and reduces the amount of data you'll download. Your ISP will just see you using less data, that's all.

A metered connection stops background processes using your bandwidth, such as Spotlight which won't download new pictures over a metered connection. Also, windows update will not automatically download most updates. Instead, when you check for updates it will say there are updates available, but won't download them unless you click its 'Download' button.

It's now your choice when to download, if you're near your data cap you could choose to wait until the next month to get your updates. Or find another free WiFi connection to get them now.

I just want MS to stop installing updates that I don't want. It keeps installing video driver over my manufacture driver.

Clint said:

I just want MS to stop installing updates that I don't want. It keeps installing video driver over my manufacture driver.

Have you tried this? It may help.

Hide or Show Windows Updates in Windows 10 Windows Update Activation Tutorials

Runnerbean said:

Have you tried this? It may help.

Hide or Show Windows Updates in Windows 10 Windows Update Activation Tutorials

Yes I have.

Clint said:

Yes I have.

Tried option three or four here?

Enable or Disable Driver Updates in Windows Update in Windows 10

cmcole101 said:

Thanks TairikuOkami and muchomurka for these great work-arounds / fixes. I'll give each a run to see if it stops my system from doing its own thing and let y'all know the outcome. :)

Best regards!

Well, guys, it appears the work-arounds have done the job!! My system hasn't checked for updates, nor installed any from our update servers (which means my registery hasn't been overwritten), since implementing them. This is more than 6 weeks!! YEA!!

Thanks, again!!

Happy Holidays to all, and may each of you have a very joyful and prosperous new year ahead.

cmcole101 said:

Well, guys, it appears the work-arounds have done the job!! My system hasn't checked for updates, nor installed any from our update servers (which means my registery hasn't been overwritten), since implementing them. This is more than 6 weeks!! YEA!!

Thanks, again!!

Happy Holidays to all, and may each of you have a very joyful and prosperous new year ahead.

Can you spell out what you've finally done on your system exactly from all the tips you've received here to stop the updates?