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How to Block Automatic Updates in Windows 10

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

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Microsoft recently announced that users of theWindows 10Home edition OS wouldn’t be able to controlWindows Updates.

But probably because of many negative comments from users, the company decided to release a tool which will allow users to block automaticWindows 10updates.As a part of a huge update pack for the latestWindows 10version, among otherupdatesand improvements, Microsoft also released a tool which helps you to prevent automaticupdates.

It actually allows you to hide unwantedupdates, as Windows won’t install hiddenupdates.

Need more ideas on how to disable Windows 10 automatic updates? Check out this guide.

Download KB3073930

If you didn’t receive this troubleshooter, which goes by the code ofKB3073930, through Windows Update, you candownload it from Microsoft’s website.

But, as Microsoft said, this troubleshooter is available only for the users of Windows Insider program, and it won’t make its way to the final version of the OS.

Since this tool works only in Insider build versions, this means that it will probably also work in the full version ofWindows 10when it gets released.

Using the troubleshooter is very simple, it works just like other Windows troubleshooters.

You just have to open it and select Hideupdates. Once you select whichupdatesyou want to hide, Windows will hide them and they won’t be installed.

Updatesare very useful for every Windows version because they provide additional stability and security to the system.

But, although it’s good for your system, a lot of people find downloading and installing them annoying, especially if they cannot control it.

So when Microsoft announced that all theupdatesforWindows 10Home will be automatic, a lot of people were angry, and this tool can fix things at least a little bit.

Of course, if you don’t like the idea of downloading that tool on your computer, there are other methods that you can use to preventWindows 10from installing automaticupdates.

For example, you can block the Update Services or set up a metered connection.

If you’re using Windows 10 Pro, you may consider yourself lucky. Users of this OS can use additional methods to blockupdates. They can even deferupdatesfor up to 365 days.

Foradditional ways to blockWindows 10automaticupdates, you can check out the guides below:

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Ivan Jenic

Windows Hardware Expert

Passionate about all elements related to Windows and combined with his innate curiosity, Ivan has delved deep into understanding this operating system, with a specialization in drivers and driver troubleshooting.

When he’s not tackling diverse driver-related problems, Ivan enjoys watching good movies and spending time hiking with his family and friends.

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Ivan Jenic

Windows Hardware Expert

Ivan has delved deep into understanding the Windows OS, with a specialization in drivers and driver troubleshooting.