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title: "How to stop automatic updates on Windows?"  
description: "How to stop automatic updates on Windows?"  
author: "Amartya Singh"  
published: 2024-01-09  
updated: 2024-01-09  
canonical: https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/108935/how-to-stop-automatic-updates-on-windows  
category: "troubleshooting"  
tags: ["troubleshooting"]  
reading_time: 2 minutes  

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# How to stop automatic updates on Windows?



## Answers

### Answer by Amartya Singh

Disabling automatic updates on [Windows](https://www.mindstick.com/blog/166/windows-api) can be done, although it's important to note that keeping your system updated is crucial for [security](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/1671/wcf-security-in-dot-net-technology-using-c-sharp) and performance. If you still wish to proceed, here's how to stop automatic updates:

## Using Windows Settings:

- Open the "Settings" app by pressing **Windows + I**.
- Go to "Update & Security" and select "Windows Update."
- Click on "Advanced options."
- Under "Pause updates," you can temporarily pause updates for up to 35 days.

**Using Group [Policy](https://www.mindstick.com/news/1785/an-engagement-of-google-india-with-policymaker-on-data-protection-legalisation-is-visible):**

- Press **Windows + R** to open the Run [dialog](https://www.mindstick.com/news/2116/after-the-massive-optus-data-breach-hackers-target-singtel-s-dialog-unit), type **gpedit.msc**, and hit Enter.
- Navigate to "Computer Configuration" -> "Administrative Templates" -> "Windows [Components](https://www.mindstick.com/interview/604/what-are-the-components-of-struts)" -> "Windows Update."
- Double-click on "Configure Automatic Updates" and select "Disabled." Click Apply and OK.

## Using Registry Editor:

- Press **Windows + R**, type **regedit**, and press Enter.
- Navigate to **HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\[SOFTWARE](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/23272/why-software-localization-is-important-for-your-business)\Policies\[Microsoft](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/85718/microsoft-accelerates-modern-bi-adoption-with-power-bi-premium)\Windows\WindowsUpdate\AU**.
- Create a new DWORD value named **NoAutoUpdate** and set its value to 1.

It's crucial to remember that turning off updates may expose your system to security vulnerabilities. If you choose to [disable](https://www.mindstick.com/interview/1528/disable-enable-an-element-in-jquery) updates, consider manually checking for updates regularly and ensuring your system stays secure through [alternative](https://www.mindstick.com/forum/2324/what-is-the-alternative-to-the-mvc) measures.

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Read also: [Why does my computer keep freezing](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/108938/why-does-my-computer-keep-freezing)


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