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Turn Off Automatic Windows Updates

Last updated May 3, 2026

This guide will help you disable automatic Windows updates. This can be useful if updates are causing issues with your system or if you need more control over when updates are installed.

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Open the Start menu and type "Services" to open the Services app.
  2. Scroll down and find "Windows Update" in the list of services.
  3. Double-click on "Windows Update" to open its properties.
  4. In the "Startup type" dropdown menu, select "Disabled."
  5. Click "Apply" and then "OK" to save the changes.
  6. Restart your computer to apply the changes.

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