Select the Wi-Fi connection you’re using>properties.Ģ8. What this does is it tells the OS that you’re running off a monthly plan and each MB is precious to you.Ģ7. The last option you have is to set your connection to Metered. You will need to download and install all drivers for your devices manually and will need to check if there are any latest revisions by visiting your device manufacturers support site. This prevents the OS from downloading any drivers for your device. Select No in the follow up notification window, then click on Save Changes. In the pop up System properties window, click on the Hardware tab.Ģ0.Ĝlick on Device Manager listed under Device Manager.Ģ1.
On the left pane, click on Advanced system settings.ġ9. In the search box, type Control Panel.ġ8. Like the previous caution, you will need to perform steps 10 to 13 and choose Enabled to enable any ability for the OS and the apps to update.Īnother option is to change device installation settings.ġ6. In the new window, select the Disabled option listed under Configure Automatic updates. On the right pane, locate and double click on Configure Automatic Updates.ġ4. In the run command box, type "gpedit.msc".Ĭlick to expand. If you do want to update your OS, you will need to follow through steps 1 to 7 and set the Startup type to Automatic.Īnother option is to use Group Policy Editor to change the behavior of Windows updates.ġ0. Please note, you can’t use Windows automatic update feature and programs will not automatically download and install. On the Windows Update Properties window, General tab, locate Startup type.ħ.Ĝlick on the drop down menu to bring up your options. Once found, double click on the listing.Ħ.
In the new window, on the right pane with the services listed, find Windows Update.ĥ. In the run command box, type services.msc and tap on Enter.Ĥ. Power up and log-in to your Windows 10 laptop.ģ. The precursor is that you’re dealing with Windows 10 Professional or above to change the update settings.ġ. This tutorial will show you how to turn off updates on your Windows 10 laptop. Some have reported that the automatic update had downloaded drivers that were half baked or simply the wrong driver for their device. Although one of the best of features found on any OS from Microsoft, the automatic update feature found on Windows 10 has been known to have a mind of its own when it comes to downloading updates for your laptop/system.
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