How to Disable Automatic Update on Windows 10

Microsoft regularly releases updates for Windows 10 to fix bugs, improve security, and add new features. By default, Windows 10 is set to install these updates automatically, ensuring that your computer is always up to date. However, some users may want to disable the automatic update feature for various reasons.

This guide will show you how to disable automatic updates on Windows 10.

Step 1 – Open the Settings App

To get started, click on the “Start” button and then select the “Settings” icon (it looks like a gear).

Step 2 – Navigate to the Windows Update Settings

In the Settings app, select “Update & Security” from the available options.

Step 3 – Open the Advanced Options for Windows Update

Click on the “Windows Update” option from the left pane and then select the “Advanced options” from the right pane.

Step 4 – Disable Automatic Updates

Under the “Advanced options,” you will see a toggle switch labeled “Automatically download updates, even over metered data connections (charges may apply).” Turn this toggle switch off to disable automatic updates.

Note: This will only disable automatic updates when you are using a metered connection. To disable automatic updates completely, toggle the switch labeled “Receive updates for other Microsoft products when you update Windows” to the “Off” position.

Step 5 – Restart Your Computer

After disabling automatic updates, it’s a good idea to restart your computer to ensure that the changes take effect.

Conclusion

By following the simple steps outlined above, you can easily disable automatic updates on your Windows 10 computer. However, it’s important to keep in mind that disabling automatic updates may prevent you from receiving important security patches and feature updates. If you choose to disable automatic updates, make sure to regularly check for and install updates manually.