Windows 10 is the latest version from Microsoft, featuring numerous improvements in features and interface compared to its predecessors. However, the frequent updates can be inconvenient for users due to the time-consuming process and impact on network speed. In this article, Mytour provides several methods to quickly and successfully disable updates on Windows 10. Let's explore.
1. Disable Windows 10 Updates via Group Policy Editor
Step 1: Press Windows + R to open the Run dialog, then type the command “gpedit.msc” and press Enter.

Step 2: Open the Group Policy Editor window, and navigate to the folder path:
Computer Configuration => Administrative Templates => Windows Components => Windows Update
After opening the Windows Update folder, find the line Configure Automatic Updates, double-click to set it up.

Step 3: In the Configure Automatic Update window, choose Disabled, then click OK.
Successfully disabled updates.

2. Turn off Windows 10 updates in Services
Step 1: In the search window, enter the keyword 'Service,' then select Services in the results.

Step 2: In the Services window, locate the Windows Update item, then right-click and choose Properties.

Step 3: In the new window, choose Disabled under the Startup type, then press OK to finish.

3. Pause Updates in System Settings
Step 1: Open the Start menu and select Settings.

Step 2: In the Setting window, choose Update & Security.

Step 3: In the new window, select Windows Update, then choose Advanced options.

Step 4: In the Advanced options window, scroll down to Pause Updates and switch the toggle from Off to On.

With this method, you can temporarily pause updates for 35 days. After 35 days, updates will be re-enabled, and you must update to the latest version to pause updates for another 35 days.
These are the three most effective methods to disable updates in Windows 10, ensuring success. We hope you find the article helpful. Best of luck!
