How to Turn Off Automatic Updates in Windows

Go to Services., Scroll down and double click Windows Update., At "Startup type", select Disabled., Press OK to save your changes.

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Go to Services.

    Go to the search bar and type services.

    Hit ↵ Enter or click/tap the matching result.

    If you do not see a search bar on the taskbar, it may be hidden.

    To search your PC, click or tap on the Start button and begin to type.
  2. Step 2: Scroll down and double click Windows Update.

    You can also right-click it and select Properties. , To re-enable updates, simply change the "Startup type" to Automatic. ,
  3. Step 3: At "Startup type"

  4. Step 4: select Disabled.

  5. Step 5: Press OK to save your changes.

Detailed Guide

Go to the search bar and type services.

Hit ↵ Enter or click/tap the matching result.

If you do not see a search bar on the taskbar, it may be hidden.

To search your PC, click or tap on the Start button and begin to type.

You can also right-click it and select Properties. , To re-enable updates, simply change the "Startup type" to Automatic. ,

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