Prevent auto updates in Win10

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Prevent auto updates in Win10

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Here's a nice list of options. This is why I recommend Win10 Pro - you have a lot more control. I use the Group Policy option to allow Win10 to notify me of updates, but not download or install unless I ask for them.

You have far less control with Win10 Home. Only option is the "metered connection" trick, but it only works for Wifi:

Windows 10 Hack: 3 Ways To Stop Forced Updates
https://www.forbes.com/sites/gordonkell ... 1b44a46f6a
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