Windows 10 update download uses entire bandwidth


  1. Posts : 28
    64 bit Windows 10 Pro build 1809
       #1

    Windows 10 update download uses entire bandwidth


    Hi all,Whenever windows downloads updates, it always uses the entire internet bandwidth. Due to this, I can't even check emails ,even antivirus can't download updates and it takes many hours before I can finally use the PC. I find this a big pain that I can't even do basic stuff online and have to keep the PC switched on just to download the updates!!! Is there any way to limit the bandwidth used by the update download. I have tried the option mentioned here,http://superuser.com/questions/10392...adb1?auth=1But still windows ignores it and I am helpless. I am not looking forward to install 3rd party software to limit the bandwidth due to snooping/privacy concerns.
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  2. Posts : 42,913
    Win 10 Pro (22H2) (2nd PC is 22H2)
       #2

    Hi, presumably your connection has a very limited data rate- what is it? E.g.
    https://www.speedtest.net/

    You could block updates and receive a notification:
    Windows 10 update download uses entire bandwidth-snap-2016-12-17-08.55.49.jpg
    or this:
    Download Windows Update MiniTool - MajorGeeks
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  3. Posts : 28
    64 bit Windows 10 Pro build 1809
    Thread Starter
       #3

    dalchina said:
    Hi, presumably your connection has a very limited data rate- what is it? E.g.
    Speedtest.net by Ookla - The Global Broadband Speed Test

    You could block updates and receive a notification:
    Windows 10 update download uses entire bandwidth-snap-2016-12-17-08.55.49.jpg
    or this:
    Download Windows Update MiniTool - MajorGeeks
    Thanks for the reply.Well, I really don't want to block updates. All I want is to limit the bandwidth used by the update without using third party software. I have a 2 mbps connection.
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  4. Posts : 42,913
    Win 10 Pro (22H2) (2nd PC is 22H2)
       #4

    NetLimiter Homepage

    3rd party tool. Windows per se is an OS. It can't provide every feature people want.
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