What host or IP does Windows Update use when updating?


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    What host or IP does Windows Update use when updating?


    What host or IP does Windows Update connect to when updating?

    If I knew that I could block that address to prevent updates ... until such time as I deem them permissible.
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    Hey mate, :)

    If you like, you could use an option in the tutorial below to disable Windows Update automatic updates.

    Enable or Disable Windows Update Automatic Updates in Windows 10 Windows 10 Windows Update Activation Tutorials
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    With regard to updates, Windows 10 is variable across versions.
    I have Home, which behaves differently than Pro.
    The update "on/off switch" has been commandeered by Microsoft. And they're not giving it back.

    So I will create my own update switch in the form of a router/firewall rule.
    Before I can block the Update service I just need to know where it goes to get those updates.
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    If you block updates then your system may not be secure as a lot of updates are to enhance security with all the ransomware going on you may put yourself at risk
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    I want to know as well so that I can throttle how much bandwidth it takes!
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