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29 June 2024  John Weaver  Senior Program Developer
 

Summary
Learn about how to turn off automatic updates windows 10. Check out this article for all the details you need.



Table of contents

table iconI. About Windows automatic update
table iconII. How to turn off Windows 10 automatic update?
table iconIII. Use Renee Becca to regularly backup hard disk data
turn off automatic updates windows 10

I. About Windows automatic update

Windows 10 has a large user base. To protect system security, Microsoft regularly performs security and function updates. The automatic update function allows the computer to update during idle time. However, not all users need automatic updates. Here are the pros and cons:
Advantages of Windows Automatic Updates:
● Simply enable automatic updates and set the computer’s usage period; updates will occur during idle times.
● Windows automatic updates enhance driver functionality, improve OS performance, and fix bugs promptly, offering better protection against viruses.
Disadvantages of Windows Automatic Updates:
● If the user ignores the update time, automatic updates and restarts may interrupt work or cause loss of unsaved files.
● Different computer configurations may cause incompatibility with updated drivers or applications during automatic updates, or result in blue screens of death.
● Automatic updates sometimes fail or get stuck in “checking for updates”, causing a continuous cycle of Windows update operations and preventing normal computer use.
Windows Update Check
If you want to turn off Windows 10 automatic update, you can refer to the method below to do so.

II. How to turn off Windows 10 automatic update?

Method 1: Set the Windows Update service's startup type to Disabled or Manual

Step 1: Run the computer and press the (Windows+R) keys simultaneously to open the Run window.
Step 2: Enter the (Services.msc) command in the “Run” window and press the (Enter) key to open it.
enter services.msc in run
Step 3: Find the Windows Update option in the service window, double-click it to open the properties window, and select “Disabled” in the Startup Type. This will disable Windows Update and automatic updates. If you select “Manual” as the startup type, Windows Update will detect updates but not install them automatically. You can manually check for updates by opening the Windows Update interface and clicking “Install Now” if updates are available.
Disable Windows Updates

Method 2: Disable via Local Group Policy Editor

Step 1: Press the Windows+ R key to open the Run box. Then type (gpedit.msc) and click OK to enter the Local Group Policy Editor.
type gpedit.msc
Step 2: Navigate to Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Windows Update.
group policy Windows Update
Step 3: Double-click (Configure Automatic Updates).
Step 4: Change Configure Automatic Updates from (Not Configured) to (Disabled) and click (OK). Automatic updates will be disabled, but you can still manually check and update Windows. To re-enable Automatic Updates, change the setting back to (Not Configured).
Configure Automatic Updates for Windows Update

Method 3: Change device installation settings in system advanced settings

Step 1: Turn on the computer, press Windows+I to open Settings. Click System, then About, and select Advanced System Settings.
advanced system settings windows 10
Step 2: Switch to the (Hardware) tab. Click (Device Installation Settings) and OK.
Set Device Installation
Step 3: In the device installation settings, set “Do you want to automatically download manufacturers’ apps and custom icons available for your devices?” to No, then click Save Changes.
device installation settings

Method 4: Set Pause Updates in the Advanced Options of Windows Update

This method suspends updates for 35 days. To temporarily disable automatic updates, follow these steps:
Step 1: Click (Windows+I) to open the settings interface, and select (Update and Security)-(Windows Update)-(Advanced Options).
windows update advanced options
Step 2: In the Pause Update column, select the deadline to temporarily suspend updates for up to 35 days.
windows update advanced options
Step 3: After setting the update suspension deadline, the Windows update interface will show “Update paused”, and you can confirm the resumption date.
windows update is paused
To prevent the loss of important files, it’s recommended to regularly back up your data. Consider using a professional backup tool like Renee Becca, which can automate the backup process for added convenience.

III. Use Renee Becca to regularly backup hard disk data

1. What is Renee Becca?

Renee Becca is a tool for system and hard disk data backup and restoration. It helps back up and restore important data like programs, system configurations, emails, photos, videos, documents, bookmarks, and more. Using leading incremental and differential backup technology, it saves time and disk space. It supports system, partition, hard disk, file backup, and disk cloning to meet various needs.
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2. How to backup hard disk data with Renee Becca?

Step 1: Download, install, and run Renee Becca on your computer. In the main interface, select the Disk/Partition Backup option. For individual important data, use the file backup function.
Renee Becca Disk Backup
Step 2: Select the source hard disk and the destination partition for backup storage. For partition backup, choose the “Backup Partition” option in the upper right corner.
back up disk in Renee Becca
Step 3: Using the Scheduler, you can set the daily/weekly/monthly regular backup and the time to automatically start the backup.
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Step 4: In Backup Scheme – Scheme Type, select a suitable backup scheme based on your needs. Renee Becca offers 5 options: version chain mode, single version mode, full mode, incremental mode, and differential mode.
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Renee Becca offers 5 backup plans:

  • Version Chain Mode: Keeps the latest 5 versions, automatically deleting older ones after each backup.
  • Single Version Mode: Retains only the most recent version, deleting the previous one after each backup.
  • Full Mode: Creates a full backup.
  • Incremental Mode: After an initial full backup, only incremental backups are made.
  • Differential Mode: Only differential backups are made after an initial full backup. You can compare incremental and differential backups.
Step 5: Click the (Backup) button to start the hard disk backup.
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