Stop Windows 10 updates permanently
how can i stop future windows 10 update permantelly
Hello Ren,
Thank you for posting your question on our forum.
Windows 10 support ended on October 14, 2025:
You won't receive Windows updates past October, 2025, unless you enroll in the Extended Security Updates (ESU) program:
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/extended-security-updates
To stop even previous updates, follow these steps:
1) Disable Windows Update Service
- Open "Services" by typing services.msc in the Run dialog (Win + R).
- Find "Windows Update" service, right-click, and select "Properties."
- Click "Stop" to halt the service.
- Set "Startup type" to "Disabled" and click "Apply" then "OK."
This prevents the update service from running at all.
2) Use Group Policy Editor (Windows 10 Pro and Enterprise)
- Run gpedit.msc.
- Navigate to Computer Configuration → Administrative Templates → Windows Components → Windows Update.
- Double-click "Configure Automatic Updates" and set it to "Disabled."
This stops automatic updates through policy control.
3) Modify Registry Settings
- Run regedit.
- Go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\\SOFTWARE\\Policies\\Microsoft\\Windows\\WindowsUpdate\\AU (create keys if missing).
- Create a DWORD (32-bit) value named "NoAutoUpdate" and set it to 1.
This disables automatic update checks via registry policy.
Please note that disabling updates permanently is generally not recommended as it leaves your system vulnerable to security risks.
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