

Change the value data from the default value 2 to 4 and click OK. Look at the right pane and double click at Start DWORD value.ĥ. HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\UsoSvcĤ. In Windows registry editor locate the following key: Press Windows + R keys to open the run command box.ģ.

(New) Stop Windows 10 Update by Renaming the WUAUENG.DLL file (Windows 10 All Versions). Turn OFF Windows 10 Update by Modifying Update Settings in Registry. Disable Windows Update Services through Registry. How to Prevent Windows 10 Automatic Update. In this guide you 'll find several ways to permanently stop Windows 10 updates, as well as how to pause (or to defer) updates if you own Windows 10 Professional, Enterprise and Education versions. Unfortunately, in Windows 10 Microsoft has removed the ability from the user to prevent the download and the installation of particular updates, or, to permanently disable the Windows update service and as a result of that, all updates are automatically downloaded and installed, despite user's decision. Until previous versions of Windows (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8 & 8.1), the user was able to choose whether and when Windows will install the available updates or to completely disable the Automatic Update of Windows, but… In all Windows versions, the Windows Update program, automatically checks, downloads, and installs the available updates, drivers or hotfixes in order to keep your computer always updated with the latest patches and features.
