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TomKimg
Iron Contributor
Nov 10, 2025

How to stop this Windows update?

I need to stop this KB5067036 preview. Don't want it!!
Tried the Group policy OOBE tweak - changing it to to "2" for notify before downloading updates. Doesn't work. Deprecated now?
Checked the Windows \WinsXs folder for pending XML's. None.
Set wifi to metered connection. Well, that stopped the other 2 downloads anyway!
Want to ditch JUST this KB, not wipe the entire update history, so don't suggest that.

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  • Emre_Civelekoglu's avatar
    Emre_Civelekoglu
    Copper Contributor
    Nov 10, 2025

    Hi TomKimg,

    Have you tried doing it with PowerShell?

    You can hide specific updates like KB5067036 so Windows stops offering them, without blocking everything else.

    Example:

    Install-Module PSWindowsUpdate -Scope CurrentUser -Force
Get-WindowsUpdate
Hide-WindowsUpdate -KBArticleID KB5067036 -Confirm:$false


    If you ever change your mind, unhide it with:

    Show-WindowsUpdate -KBArticleID KB5067036


    Cheers

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