Stop Windows Update Service (Temporary Solution)

This method pauses updates but won't prevent them permanently.

• Press Win + R, type services.msc, and hit Enter.


• Find Windows Update in the list.


• Right-click on it → Properties.


• Change Startup type to Disabled.


• Click Stop, then Apply and OK.

This prevents Windows from downloading updates, but it might reset after a restart.

Set Up a Metered Connection (For Wi-Fi Users)

Windows won’t download major updates on a metered connection.

• Press Win + I to open Settings → Go to Network & Internet.


• Click Wi-Fi → Select your connected network.


• Scroll down and enable Set as metered connection.

This works only for Wi-Fi networks, not Ethernet.

Use Group Policy Editor (Pro & Enterprise Versions Only)

• Press Win + R, type gpedit.msc, and hit Enter.


• Navigate to:
  
  Computer Configuration → Administrative Templates → Windows Components → Windows Update
  


• Double-click Configure Automatic Updates.


• Select Disabled, click Apply, then OK.

This completely stops automatic updates.

Block Updates via Registry (For Home Edition)

• Press Win + R, type regedit, and hit Enter.


• Navigate to:
  
  HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate\AU
  


• If the WindowsUpdate or AU key is missing, create it manually.


• Right-click inside the AU folder → New → DWORD (32-bit) Value.


• Name it NoAutoUpdate and set its value to 1.


• Restart your PC.

This stops updates permanently unless manually re-enabled.

Disable Windows Update via Registry Hack

• Open regedit and go to:
  
  HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\wuauserv
  


• Find Start, double-click it, and set the value to 4.


• Restart your PC.

This completely disables Windows Update.