In this review, the disconnection of automatic updates using the free Greatis StopUpDates10 program (available in Russian) and additional features available in this utility. There is another one very similar to the functions of the program - Windows Update Blocker, also recommended for consideration.
Use Stopudpates10 To disable Windows 10 updates
In general, in order to disable Windows Automatic Updates in StopupDates10, it is enough to perform only one step: click on the button "Prohibition of Windows Updates" and after a short time you will see a message that Windows Updates are blocked (as well as offer Download other developer programs, What is not necessary). Also in the main window you can enable updates again, if necessary.
The program has and additional features that may be useful for some users:
- If you go to the File Settings menu, on the "Experienced" tab, you can change the update disable settings.
- On the Prohibit Process tab, you can enable or disable the processes involved in the Windows 10 update mechanism and previous versions.
- The "Prohibit Services" tab allows you to block additional services by their name (the name can be taken in the service properties in Services.msc) and, when you disconnect updates, StopupDates10 will also block the system services you specified.
- In the Tools menu, you can update Windows 10 Defender even if updates are disabled.
In general, at the time of writing a review, everything works properly, you can use, Virustotal does not report any problems.
You can download Gratis StopUpDates10 from the official site https://greatis.com/stopupdates10/download.htm, while paying attention to the screenshot below.
The download button is downloaded by the program installer, and the link below is its portable version in the ZIP archive that does not require installation on a computer: perhaps this option is preferable for someone. In the context of the material, it may also be useful: programs for managing Windows 10 updates.