I can't figure out where to set windows 10 to not download and install updates automatically. I don't want windows 10 to do either without my permission. It seems the only option is whether to "notify to schedule restart".
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This was one of the big controversies about Windows 10. I don't think there is any way (at least any _supported_ way) to block updates. – James Nuanez Aug 28 '16 at 18:49
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I was afraid that was the answer. Very heavy handed. – Peter Kellner Aug 28 '16 at 18:51
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You can always disable the Windows Update service. – GiantTree Aug 28 '16 at 18:52
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1@PeterKellner - How is keeping you updated "heavy handed" – Ramhound Aug 28 '16 at 18:56
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See my answer here.... http://superuser.com/a/983535/40928 – Moab Aug 28 '16 at 20:22
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This answer does not apply to Windows 10 HOME edition. Windows 10 Home edition cannot disable automatic updates by any supported means.
Open regedit, delete everything in this:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate\AU
Create these 4 values (values are hexadecimal, not decimal)
REG_DWORD "NoAutoUpdate" = 0x00000000
REG_DWORD "AUOptions" = 0x00000002
REG_DWORD "ScheduledInstallDay" = 0x00000000
REG_DWORD "ScheduledInstallTime" = 0x00000003
For HOME edition you can set your internet connection to a "metered connection" and disable updating on metered connections. Then you only have to switch the connection's metered switch to Stop/Start automatic updates. You will still receive notification of updates being available.
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