Disable automatic updates on Windows 10

Disabling updates

To permanently disable automatic updates on Windows 10, use these steps:

1. Open Start.
2. Search for gpedit.msc and select the top result to launch the Group Policy Editor.
3. Navigate to the following path:
   Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Windows Update
4. Double-click the Configure Automatic Updates policy on the right side
5. Check the Disabled option to turn off the policy
6. 1. Click the Apply button.
   2. Click the OK button.
   Once you complete the steps, Windows 10 will stop downloading updates automatically.