Disable Windows Update

Disabling can be done via the following methods.

1. Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box.
2. Type services.msc and press Enter.
3. Scroll down and locate the “Windows Update” service.
4. Right-click on the service and select “Properties.”
5. In the Properties window, change the “Startup type” to “Disabled.”
6. Click “Apply” and then “OK” to save the changes.

1. Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box.
2. Type gpedit.msc and press Enter.
3. Navigate to “Computer Configuration” > “Administrative Templates” > “Windows Components” > “Windows Update.”
4. Double-click on “Configure Automatic Updates.”
5. Select the “Disabled” option to turn off automatic updates.
6. Click “Apply” and then “OK” to save the changes.
7. 
   ==== Use Registry Editor ====
8. Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box.
9. Type regedit and press Enter.
10. Navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate\AU.
11. Right-click on the “AU” key and select “New” > “DWORD (32-bit) Value.”
12. Name the new value “NoAutoUpdate” and set its value to 1.
13. Click “OK” to save the changes.

1. Go to “Settings” (press Windows key + I).
2. Click on “Update & Security.”
3. In the “Windows Update” section, click on “Advanced options.”
4. Under the “Pause updates” section, you can select a date to pause updates until.