Following on from this...
I'm a bit concerned about the so called compulsory updates. I understand that once Windows 10 has been installed, all critical updates are automatically downloaded, and your can't turn this off.
I have a PC that only has a 3G connection most of the time, but once a week or so I connect to a Wi-Fi Hotspot for any large downloads, including checking updates.
What will happen when I get Windows 10?
Hello Nigel, :)
Windows Updates will not automatically download on metered connections.
https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/3...dows-10-a.html
In addition:
https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/8...dows-10-a.html
https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/8...dows-10-a.html
Hi,
In win 8/10 you can set up a metered or non metered connection to prevent large downloads
If you set your 3G connection as metered then it will prevent downloads, these will then occur when you connect to a WiFi hotspot
https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/3...dows-10-a.html
EDIT: Beaten to it :)
Is there a solution for PCs with an Ethernet connection, and monthly usage capped by the ISP? (More accurately, an ISP who changes >£2/GB over the monthly limit). I did find this How to Set an Ethernet Connection as Metered in Windows 8 and 10 but am wary. Ideally, where I can absolutely control what updates to download and when.
Hello DarkStar, and welcome to Ten Forums. :)
Yes, you could set an Ethernet connection to be metered to effectively disable automatic updates as well.
How to Set Ethernet Connection as Metered or Non-Metered in Windows 10
Thank you - I didn't find that thread when I did a Search(I tried 'metered connection', without the quotes) For others, I've seen this too: Setting ethernet as a metered connection no longer working - Windows 10 Forums
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