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Emiliody
Tin Contributor
Aug 10, 2026

How to disable or stop Windows 10 update permanently?

So Windows 10 keeps auto-updating no matter what I do, and honestly I'm done with it. I've tried pausing updates through Settings but that only lasts like 35 days before it forces one through anyway....
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KapilArya
MVP
Aug 10, 2026

Hello,

You can use Group Policy to block automatic updates. This ensures updates are downloaded/installed only when you want them:

  1. Open GPO snap-in by running gpedit.msc command.
  2. Go to Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Windows Update.
  3. Double click Configure Automatic Updates policy setting, select Enabled. Then under 'Configure automatic updating' section, choose 2 - Notify for download and notify for install.
  4. Click Apply, followed by OK.

Multiple reboots will finally disable auto updates.

Let us know if this helps!