Disable Auto Windows Update

🛑Method 1: Disable Auto Updates via Registry (Windows Home)

Step-by-step:

1. Press Win + R, type regedit, hit Enter.

2. Go to:

   HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows
   

3. Right-click Windows → New > Key → name it:

   WindowsUpdate
   

4. Right-click WindowsUpdate → New > Key → name it:

   AU
   

5. In the AU folder, right-click on the right side → New > DWORD (32-bit) Value → name it:

   NoAutoUpdate
   

6. Double-click NoAutoUpdate, set Value data to:

   1
   

7. Close Registry Editor and restart your PC.

This disables automatic updates (though you can still manually check and install them).

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🛑 Method 2: Disable Windows Update Service

Warning: This disables all updates including security patches, so use with caution.

1. Press Win + R, type services.msc, hit Enter.

2. Scroll to Windows Update.

3. Right-click → Properties.

4. Set Startup type to Disabled.

5. Click Stop if it's running.

6. Click Apply and **OK`.

🛑 Disable Task Scheduler Update Tasks

1. Press Win + R, type taskschd.msc, press Enter.

2. Navigate to:

   Task Scheduler Library → Microsoft → Windows → WindowsUpdate
   

3. Disable tasks like Scheduled Start, sih, or any auto-update triggers.

🛑 Block Update Domains via Firewall or Hosts File (Advanced)

You can block these domains using a firewall or editing the hosts file:

update.microsoft.com
windowsupdate.microsoft.com

⚠️ Not recommended unless you really know what you’re doing — it can break Windows functionality or updates manually triggered.

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✅Using Group Policy Editor (Windows 11 Pro or higher only)

1. Press Win + R, type gpedit.msc, and press Enter.

2. Navigate to:
   Computer Configuration → Administrative Templates → Windows Components → Windows Update → Manage updates offered from Windows Update.

3. Double-click "Configure Automatic Updates".

4. Set it to Disabled or Enabled, then choose option 2 - Notify for download and auto install if you want manual control.

5. Apply and OK.

✅ Use Windows Update Blocker (3rd Party Tool)

There are safe, free tools like Windows Update Blocker from Sordum.org:

• One-click stop/start updates.

• Reversible anytime.

🔐 Use caution and download only from reputable sources like sordum.org

✅ Use Group Policy Alternative via Policy Plus

• Install a 3rd party tool called Policy Plus (free, works like Group Policy Editor even on Home).

• Then you can follow gpedit.msc-style guides.

Website: https://github.com/Fleex255/PolicyPlus