Win 10 disable system update. Improve computer performance by disabling unused services

If in earlier versions of Windows - Xp, 7, 8, 8.1 it was easy to disable forced updates through the control panel, then in the "top ten" Microsoft decided to remove this feature.

In fact, in theory, updates should be beneficial. Errors are eliminated, holes in the system are closed, security is increased.

But, in fact, there are many disadvantages:

1. After updates, the computer often starts to glitch in different ways.- driver conflicts appear, or even the computer stops loading altogether, going into a cyclic reboot. Such cases are not isolated. As a computer wizard, I was called many times with complaints that the PC began to work incorrectly after installing updates on the top ten.
   This happens especially often on computers where Windows 10 was installed not “clean”, but by upgrading from Windows 7 or 8.
   The most likely reason for this is that Windows automatically updates not only the system, but also the drivers for your devices. So I recommend disabling at least the feature in Windows 10.
to update in the midst of a workflow - annoying and bewildering. Also, it is often necessary to quickly turn on the computer in order to do some action. And it is at this moment that Windows 10 starts installing and configuring updates. Little pleasant.
2. Also, if your Windows 10 is pirated, then after updates it may fly off license, causing unnecessary troubles with re-activation.
3. Another argument in favor of disabling updates - if you have, for example, a 3G modem with a low speed, then downloading an update can completely clog your narrow internet channel. Windows does not care that at this very moment, you, more than ever, urgently need to use the Internet.
4. You limited data plan on the internet? The Windows Update service can gobble up all your monthly traffic in a couple of days, which will cause strong negativity and damage to your nervous system.
5. On weak computers suddenly receiving updates will gobble up all system resources, and, accordingly, will not contribute to their performance.

How to turn off Windows 10 Update.

The easiest way to neutralize windows 10 automatic updates is to disable the corresponding service. It's called "Windows Update".

How to do it:

Ready! After the reboot, Windows 10 Update will be disabled. Updates will not be installed until you re-enable the respective service yourself.

I am glad that this method works in all versions of Windows, including home and for one language.

Disable Windows 10 updates using special programs

For those who do not want to delve into the settings at all, there are a number of programs for disabling Windows 10 updates. Also, this method will be of interest to computer wizards and system administrators, i.e. those who install Windows on different computers almost daily, and for whom this procedure is a routine.

I, personally, use the program "Win Updates Disabler v1.4". The interface is obscenely simple - just check the box next to the desired action, and you're done!

Simple and convenient. You can download the program (portable version) on my website at . I checked the file against virustotal before downloading. Or, look on the official site2unblock website .. Although, what else can you think of in such a simple program 🙂

Also, through this program, you can disable Windows Defender, Firewall and Security Center.

Disable Windows 10 Automatic Updates via the Users Group Policy Editor.

This method is already more complicated, and is not suitable for everyone, but only for owners of Windows 10 Pro and Enterprise editions. Therefore, I will describe it in a separate article.

Windows 10 updates disabled!

In principle, if you have licensed Windows installed “clean”, a wide Internet channel, a powerful computer, it is not necessary to disable updates. Even, I would say, undesirable.

Also, it is highly recommended to leave updates enabled on work computers with high security requirements.

One of the above methods for disabling Windows 10 updates probably helped you. If not, ask questions in the comments, we will try to find a solution together!

One of the undoubted disadvantages of the Windows 10 operating system is its obsessive desire to upgrade without the user's desire. And it often happens at the wrong time. Or the updates installed by the system on their own, not only did not improve the work, but also broke some functions. Therefore, it is logical that the user has a desire to intervene in the automatic update process and disable it, or at least turn it on according to the schedule.

How to turn off automatic updates in Windows 10

We immediately warn you that each method described below has limitations in editions of the operating system. Recall that Windows 10 has 11 of them:

• Home;
• Home for one language;
• Home with Bing;
• professional;
• S (Professional configuration);
• Mobile;
• Corporate;
• Corporate with long-term service;
• For educational institutions;
• Mobile corporate;
• Io T Home.

More information about the editions and their functions can be found.

Now let's look at 3 main ways to disable the update.

Turn off the Update Center (service)

We act in stages:

Now about versions. This method is suitable for Professional, Home and Corporate.

Disabling through the Local Group Policy Editor

The following method is only suitable for Windows 10 Professional and Enterprise.

1. Search again, this time we start typing "Group .." and click on the control panel element already offered to us.
2. In the editor, go to the "Computer Configuration" branch. Next is the Administrative Templates folder. Here we are looking for "Windows Components". And finally - "Windows Update". In the window on the right, select the item "Configure automatic updates".
3. Click on "Change policy setting". In this window, activate the "Disabled" item. Apply changes, close.

Through deletion from the registry

Well, the third way, which will not work only in the Home version, is through the Windows 10 registry editor.

Programs to turn off the Windows 10 update

Since many users are dissatisfied with the “independence” of Windows 10, programs to interfere with the system were not slow in coming. Among others - Win Updates Disabler. One of the undoubted advantages of this utility is its free. However, before downloading and installing a version of this program, it is worth checking it for viruses so as not to harm the system. In application, the program is intuitively simple and understandable - put a tick in front of the desired item (of the same name to the program) and apply the changes.

The program itself will disable the firewall and system defender that interfere with it, but for this, when installing and using the program, you must act as an administrator.

Among similar programs, Windows Update Blocker is also in demand. However, you will have to pay to use it.

The official Windows utility for managing updates

There are suggestions that Windows developers themselves realized that the system's intrusiveness is slightly annoying, and standard tools complicate the management of this process for the average user, or even completely block it. Moreover, situations began to arise when the updates that came not only did not improve the system, but also broke some of its functions. Therefore, the developers themselves created a utility to block updates.

The program is called Show or hide updates.

There is one thing: only those updates that you have not installed yet are shown. This means that if an update is already undesirable in the system, then it must first be removed (by system means) and only after that - hidden by the utility.

Video: how to disable Windows 10 updates

How to turn on automatic updates

About how to resume the automatic update service, we have already mentioned above.

When working with Windows policies, the sequence of actions is the same as when turning them off, only this time we need the “Enabled” item.

Now let's talk about update management and possible problems with it.

Configuring Automatic Updates

It is likely that you are satisfied with automatic system updates, you just would like to control their schedule. Then you should do the following:

1. In the search we are looking for "Settings".
2. Go to "Update and Security".
3. By clicking on "Advanced Options" we will be able to choose the method that suits us to install updates from the two available: automatically or after notification of a reboot.

   Also, as you can see, we can select "Delay updates" - in this case, the download and installation of updates will be disabled for a while.

4. Well, to view the updates installed on your computer, you can go to "Programs and Features" and find the "Installed Updates" item there. Here, the user can also remove the desired update.

Windows 10 Update won't open

This situation may occur due to a failure in the operation of the entire system. The problem that has arisen can be solved in a universal way - through the Windows Troubleshooting tool.

1. In the Search, enter the name of the tool and click on the result of the same name.

   Select highlighted item

2. Here we select the item "System and Security", and in it - the first sub-item.

   Select the first sub-item in the item "System and Security"

3. Before us is the Windows Update window. Now we check that there is a checkmark under the “Advanced” link (as in the picture below), and click Next, then Next again.

   Check the box and select "Run as..."

4. Now we are waiting. What's happening now: The error fix tool is stopping the update service; renames the folder where the update cache is stored; restarts the service. At the end of these steps, the result will be displayed on the screen as in the picture below.

   Before us is a report: what the tool found, what it fixed

5. We close the fix tool and make a new attempt to install updates.

So, to manage automatic system updates, a simple user has access to both standard Windows tools and third-party utilities that are simple and straightforward to manage. It is impossible to say unequivocally whether the system update brings benefit or harm - for everyone it is subjective. But, nevertheless, it will never be superfluous to set up automatic updates for the features of your computer. The main thing is to follow the instructions and do not forget that you always work with system files and services at your own peril and risk.

An important component of Windows is the Update Center, which regularly checks for new drivers and system packages. If a new one is found, then Windows reports this by displaying a text notification. Many users treat such messages with disdain. But you still shouldn’t ignore them, if there are no good reasons for this, since updating the OS eliminates various system errors and increases the stability and security of the system as a whole.

We all know that all operating systems of the Windows family: XP, Vista, 7, 8 can be updated automatically. At the same time, the parameters for how you need to update can be configured manually if you have administrator rights. But you can also check and install updates not automatically, but manually.

When updating manually, you can choose which packages to install and which not. This feature allows you to install only what is needed at the moment, and do not install unnecessary (for example, additional languages). This is very convenient with limited “Internet”: low speed or limited traffic.

In Windows 10, the situation with the update looks different: it is almost impossible to refuse updates, even if you absolutely need it. Microsoft developers have left a minimum in the standard settings for system updates. And in the version of Windows 10 Home, this possibility is completely absent - the system is always updated! This situation is beneficial for someone, but if you have limited traffic, and updates, in general, are not needed, then this approach will “eat up” your Internet even 80% unnecessarily. Here, it is better to completely disable all auto-updates, but doing this in Windows 10 is not as easy as it was in previous versions.

It is worth noting that some updates designed to fix problems in the health of the OS slow down the computer. And it is not always possible to get rid of them by rolling back to the last checkpoint. And this is perhaps another reason not to upgrade, as Windows 10 offers.

Below you will find different options on how to turn off automatic updates in Windows 10.

Allows you to completely disable updates or configure them as you like. Only suitable for building Windows 10 Pro, because there is a restriction in Windows 10 Home, and you cannot change group policy there. For "Home", see the registry change option.

Feature: unlike the option with disabling the Windows Update service, this way you can start updates manually.

This option allows you to configure updates at a low level, not through the familiar interface. This is the most flexible option, because it has a large selection of settings.

Important point: you will not see the result of changing the group policy immediately. Those. after changes and rebooting the system, in the parameters " Windows Update > Advanced options» everything will be the same: update option « Automatic (recommended)", will be, as before, in place. To see the changes, you need to run the update check once. This happens because the policy settings are checked immediately before the start of updates, which is logical - when necessary, then it is checked ...

Complete disabling of auto-update (instruction)

Let's open the Local Group Policy Editor. For this:

1. click " Windows+R"> enter " gpedit.msc»\u003e press Enter\u003e we see the editor window and in the left column go to the section:
2. « Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Windows Update«

On the right side we find the item " Configuring Automatic Updates and open it with a double click.

We see an additional settings window. Select in this window the item " Disabled» and press « OK«:

Ready! Now, to make sure everything works, go to the update center and run updates, then go to " Extra options and we see:

This disabling through group policy adds an entry to the registry, the addition of which is described in the option with changing the registry ...

Other Options for Changing Local Group Policy

In the additional settings window, you can select the item " Included" and in the activated block " Options» select one of the options from the drop-down list:

Description of each item:

Option 2: Change the registry

This option completely disables auto-updates, as if in earlier versions you set the option: " Do not check for updates". Unlike disabling the service, you will be able to run updates manually. Does the same thing as changing the local policy, if you select the type " Disabled“But for the Windows 10 Home build, the local policy is not available and changing the registry will be the solution to the problem.

Despite the fact that update management was disabled, the essence remained the same - everything is also configured under the hood, but now through the registry.

1. Open the registry editor:
   Press "Windows + R" > type "regedit" > press Enter > see the registry editor and go there to the section:
   HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows
2. In this section, we create the “WindowsUpdate” section, and inside it the “AU” section. We go to the created section. As a result, we should end up here:
   HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate\AU
3. Next, we create a key of type "DWORD" with the name "NoAutoUpdate" and the value "1" (enabled):

Done, auto-update disabled!

To check, go to Windows Update", run updates and go to" Extra options", and see the installed option" Do not check for updates (not recommended)«:

If you need to return everything back, then simply set the value of the "NoAutoUpdate" key to zero - "0".

Option 3: Disable the Windows Update Service

This option is the hardest and most fundamental. It is the same as the version with the registry completely disables auto-updates and in addition all possible updates .

You have probably already encountered enabling and disabling services and probably already know how to do it. In this option, you just need to find and disable the "Windows Update" service, which is responsible for all updates in the system: no working service - no problem ...

1. Open the services manager (services):
   press "Windows + R" > enter the command "services.msc" > press Enter > the service manager opens:
2. In the huge list, we find the “Windows Update” service (may be called “Windows Update”), open it with a double click.
3. In the column " Launch type» choose « Disabled» and save - click OK.

Ready! Now we try to run updates in " Windows Update” and see error 0x80070422 - updates do not work!

Option 4: Limit Wi-Fi internet connection

This method is only suitable if your computer or laptop connects to the Internet via Wi-Fi, and not via a network cable. If you are connected via cable, the system automatically considers the connection as unlimited and you simply will not have access to the settings below.

This option disables Windows 10 auto-updates by establishing a limited internet connection. Those. we will tell Windows 10 that our connection is limited and a respectable system will not download new updates so as not to spoil all your raspberries ...

What should be done?

You need to go to: Start > Settings > Network & Internet > Wireless & networks > Advanced options", then in the window that opens, turn on the switch for the item" Set as metered connection«:

After following these steps, Windows 10 will no longer automatically download and install updates as long as the connection is considered limited/limited.

If you still need to update system files or drivers, you need to return the switch to its place - turn off metered connection.

Option 5. Change the settings of the Update Center

This option is only suitable for building Windows 10 Pro and will not work for Windows 10 Home users, because you cannot configure or disable updates in Home.

This option blocks most updates, but not all. In addition, the download will only be delayed for a while (1 month).

With this option, Windows will search for the necessary drivers locally, without going online to the company's official resource. This method is aimed at preventing instant download and installation of update packages and automatic restart of the system.

In order to change the settings of the Update Center, go to " Start > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update", then click " Extra options".

Select the item " Notify when a reboot is scheduled". By setting this feature, you prevent the computer from automatically restarting after an update.

Then, a little lower, put a tick in front of " Postpone updates". When this setting is enabled, the Update Center will stop disturbing the user within a month.

To save traffic, you must click on the " Choose how and when to receive updates", then set the switch " Update from multiple locations» to position « Off».

Option 6: Block Windows 10 driver updates

This option works for all builds (Home and Pro builds). Disables not all updates, but most of them.

If you want Windows not to update its drivers on its own, and everything else works, you need to take a few simple steps:

Press "Windows + R" > enter the command "rundll32 newdev.dll, DeviceInternetSettingUi" > press "Enter" or the "OK" button:

A window will open in which you need to select " No, provide a choice” and below indicate “ Never install drivers from Windows Update". Save - click " Save«.

Option 7. Program to hide updates

There is a special program for Windows 10: " Win Update Disabler», which will help the user hide unnecessary updates to the operating system or individual drivers.

First you need to download the program, run it and click on the button " Further". The process of scanning for system and driver updates will start.

When the scan is finished, click on the " Hide updates» (Hide updates). A window will appear on the screen with a list of possible updates. To hide updates and not install them in the future, you need to check the box in front of each of them. You can also return updates back: go to the program and click " Show hidden updates"(Show hidden updates), then uncheck hidden updates.

Conclusion

Using the methods presented above, you can prevent the automatic download and installation of Windows 10 drivers and service packs. You can use any of the listed methods, or apply them in combination. This may come in handy if one of the methods for a particular OS assembly does not fit or does not work.

However, we repeat: without an urgent need, you do not need to completely disable updates. Updates are needed, and sometimes very necessary! Windows 10 is a relatively unstable system, so patches and updates will appear all the time. And if they are not set, this can lead to system crashes, loss of information, or other software problems.

A simple example: you want to change the Windows interface language from English to Russian (let's say you originally installed the English version). This is done very simply, in the language settings, but only if the updates work. By default, there is no Russian package in the system, and if you have disabled the update service, then you will not be able to install the Russian language package until the service is enabled ... And this is just one example of many ... Therefore, we we recommend that you do not disable updates through services or the registry, and use group policy change so that you can quickly, visually and simply enable updates when necessary ...

Good day.

By default, after installing Windows (and this applies not only to Windows 10, but to all others), the option to automatically update will be enabled. By the way, the update itself is a necessary and useful thing, only the computer often behaves unstable because of it ...

For example, “brakes” can often be observed, the network can be loaded (when downloading an update from the Internet). Also, if your traffic is limited - constant updating is not good, all traffic may be used not for the tasks that were supposed to be.

In this article, I want to look at a simple and quick way to disable automatic updates in Windows 10. And so…

1) Disable updates in Windows 10

In Windows 10, the Start menu was quite conveniently implemented. Now if you right-click on it, you can immediately get, for example, to computer management(bypassing the control panel). What actually needs to be done (see Fig. 1) ...

In the list of services you need to find " Windows Update (Local Computer)". Then open it and stop. In the column " Start type"Set the value" Stopped"(See Fig. 3).

Rice. 3. Stop the Windows Update service

This service is responsible for detecting, downloading, and installing updates for Windows and other programs. After disabling it, Windows will no longer search for and download updates.

2) Disabling updates through the registry

To enter the system registry in Windows 10: you need to click the magnifying glass icon (search) next to the START button and enter the regedit command (see Fig. 4).

Rice. 4. Entering the Registry Editor (Windows 10)

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CURRENTVersion\WindowsUpdate\Auto Update

It has a parameter AUOptions- Its default value is 4. It needs to be changed to 1! See fig. 5.

Rice. 5. Disable auto-update (set the value to 1)

What do the numbers in this parameter mean:

• 00000001 - Do not check for updates;
• 00000002 - Look for updates, but the decision to download and install is made by me;
• 00000003 - Download updates, but the decision to install is made by me;
• 00000004 - auto-mode (download and install updates without user command).

3) Configuring Windows Update

First, open the START menu and go to the section " Settings"(See Fig. 6).

Rice. 6. Start/Settings (Windows 10).

Rice. 7. Update and security.

Then open directly itself " Windows Update«.

Rice. 8. Update Center.

Rice. 9. Additional options.

And in this tab, set two options:

1. Notify about planning a reboot (so that the computer asks you before each update about the need for it);

2. Check the box next to Postpone updates (see Fig. 10).

Rice. 10. Postpone updates.

By the way, from time to time I recommend manually checking for critical and important updates. Still, Windows 10 is still far from perfect and the developers (I think so) will bring it to an optimal state (which means there will definitely be important updates!).

Good luck with Windows 10!

Has permissions to send huge amounts of data to Microsoft. By clicking on Express Settings during system installation, you allow it to collect data about contacts, calendar events, text and touch input, location, and more. She then sends this information to Microsoft for personalization and targeted advertising.

This is quite common behavior: recent versions of Windows, if you didn't explicitly set other settings, also sent some information to Microsoft. Windows 10 takes a few more steps in this direction, mainly through Cortana (the application should be personalized / optimized by analyzing voice commands, calendar, contacts, etc.) and other cloud-based features.

However, this does not mean that it is necessary to put up with this state of affairs. If you want to keep your privacy and keep personal data on your computer without sharing it with Microsoft, you can set it up in Windows 10. You need to find a few switches, although after that functionality may degrade (for example, Cortana will stop working).

How to make Windows 10 respect your personal information

The easiest way to turn off Windows 10 data collection is available when you install the operating system. If you have already installed it, you can skip reading this section.

Instead of using the Express settings when installing, choose the option to set your own settings (Customise settings). The first page offers personalization settings, targeted ads, and location tracking. For maximum security, disable them all.

Now it's time to disable Cortana. Click the start button, type in a few characters and a search box will appear. The gear icon opens the Cortana settings panel; turn off the existing switches (although in Russia they are already disabled). You can also do some customization so that Cortana can work.

Disable Windows 10 Tracking Using a Utility

There is a fairly good and easy-to-use utility that does not require installation, but before starting it is advisable to disable Windows 10 Defender or another antivirus you have installed because it successfully blocks any changes in the system.

Now the amount of information sent to Microsoft is minimized

The main question is - do the advantages of privacy compensate for the disadvantages of functionality? Disabling personalization makes sense from a security standpoint, but reduces the accuracy of voice recognition and the value of Cortana. On the other hand, targeted advertising does not make much sense.

There are other settings, to disable which you need to go to the registry editor and group policies. The main difficulty is the Feedback Options, a drop-down menu that cannot be completely disabled. You can choose the Basic Health and Performance option, which should give you enough anonymity, but it's not easy to disable Feedback Options entirely. On Enterprise and Server system versions, open the Group Policy Editor (gpedit.msc) and go to Computer Configuration - Administrative Templates - Windows Components - Data collection. Activate the policy, then set the value to "0 - Off". Windows 10 Home and Professional users cannot disable telemetry completely, but only set it to a basic level.

You can also disable the Windows 10 update mechanism, which works on the principle of torrents; By default, the system update files stored on your computer are distributed to other users of the global network via the P2P protocol. Open Settings - Update & Security - Windows Update - Advanced Options. Clicking the Choose how and when to receive updates link opens a window with a switch to update from multiple locations. When it is active, you can choose to send updates only on the local network or on the global network as well.

Unlike Windows 8 Home, Windows 10 Home has BitLocker full hard drive encryption. To activate it, you need to use a Microsoft account, and the recovery key is sent to Microsoft servers. Windows 10 Pro does not have this limitation and you can use BitLocker with a local account without uploading the key to the cloud.

All these were only visible configuration settings, what happens under the hood, only Microsoft itself knows.