====== Disable Windows Update ======

Disabling can be done via the following methods.

==== Disable Windows Update Service ====
  - Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box.
  - Type services.msc and press Enter.
  - Scroll down and locate the "Windows Update" service.
  - Right-click on the service and select "Properties."
  - In the Properties window, change the "Startup type" to "Disabled."
  - Click "Apply" and then "OK" to save the changes.

==== Use Group Policy Editor (For Windows 10 Pro, Enterprise, and Education editions) ====
  - Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box.
  - Type gpedit.msc and press Enter.
  - Navigate to "Computer Configuration" > "Administrative Templates" > "Windows Components" > "Windows Update."
  - Double-click on "Configure Automatic Updates."
  - Select the "Disabled" option to turn off automatic updates.
  - Click "Apply" and then "OK" to save the changes.
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==== Use Registry Editor ====
  - Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box.
  - Type regedit and press Enter.
  - Navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate\AU.
  - Right-click on the "AU" key and select "New" > "DWORD (32-bit) Value."
  - Name the new value "NoAutoUpdate" and set its value to 1.
  - Click "OK" to save the changes.

==== Pause Updates ====
  - Go to "Settings" (press Windows key + I).
  - Click on "Update & Security."
  - In the "Windows Update" section, click on "Advanced options."
  - Under the "Pause updates" section, you can select a date to pause updates until.