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How To Disable Windows Update

Disabling Windows Update can provide advantages such as higher stability, greater convenience, and full control over updates, but it also poses significant risks including security vulnerabilities, performance slowdowns, and compatibility issues. The document outlines the steps to disable Windows Update through the Services window. Users should weigh the pros and cons before deciding to disable updates on their systems.

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How To Disable Windows Update

Disabling Windows Update can provide advantages such as higher stability, greater convenience, and full control over updates, but it also poses significant risks including security vulnerabilities, performance slowdowns, and compatibility issues. The document outlines the steps to disable Windows Update through the Services window. Users should weigh the pros and cons before deciding to disable updates on their systems.

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How to disable Windows Update

Why should you disable Windows update?


Disabling Windows updates comes with pros and cons. The advantages of disabling Windows
updates include:
• Higher stability: If you rely on specific applications or devices that aren’t fully compatible
with the latest Windows updates, you may run into instability or functionality problems.
Disabling Windows updates can help your system run smoothly and without disruption.
• Greater convenience: Windows updates often require system restarts, which can interrupt
your workflow and lead to productivity losses—especially if you’re working on a critical
project or in a time-sensitive environment. By disabling Windows updates, at least
temporarily, you can have more control over when and how your system installs new
upgrades.
• Full control: Some users have specific reasons for not wanting to install updates
automatically, such as concerns about data usage or privacy. In these cases, disabling
Windows updates provides the freedom to choose which updates to install manually, giving
users greater control over system maintenance.

However, there are significant downsides to disabling Windows updates as well. The disadvantages
that you’ll experience when you turn off automatic updates in Windows include:

• Security risks: Disabling updates exposes your system to potential security vulnerabilities,
as you miss out on crucial security patches and bug fixes. Without regular updates, your
computer becomes an easy target for malware, ransomware, and other malicious attacks.
• Performance slowdowns: Windows updates often include performance improvements that
can enhance the overall functionality and speed of your computer. Failing to install the latest
upgrades will mean that your system won’t be getting a boost.
• Compatibility issues: Compatibility can be a problem for systems running software that is
too new and too old. Outdated systems may face compatibility issues with newer software or
hardware that require updated Windows versions.

Here’s how you can do it:


1. Press the Windows key + R on your keyboard to open the Run dialog box.
2. Type “services.msc” and press Enter to open the Services window.
3. Scroll down and locate the “Windows Update” service.

4. Right-click on the service and select “Properties.”


5. In the Properties window, change the “Startup type” to “Disabled.”

6. Click on “Apply” and then “OK” to save the changes.

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