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Windows Update takes so much data usage. I want to stop it. Please tell me how to turn it off permanently.

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naomi_mia commented: You can try to disable it through SERVICES, but it is only temporary. When you restart your computer, it will be running again. +0
wpidn.com commented: Updates are often entwined; one update has both features and security and again, I like the way Apple simply says "here's new stuff" and you're done +0

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Member Avatar for Reverend Jim

The only way to permanently disable it is to never connect to the internet.

commented: hmm +0
commented: That's about the only way. I've seen folk try many things, this works. Also, Linux. +15
commented: hahaaaa +0
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If you want, just disable it (through SERVICES) every time you turn on your pc.

Member Avatar for cqx9

sc delete wuauserv in cmd, execute with admin privileges. It will delete Windows Update service.

SC = Service
Delete = Delete
Wuauserv = Windows Update (AU?) Service.

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Member Avatar for Seema_7

Run the Services Manger (services.msc), then disable the Windows Update service and reboot the machine.

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The only way is to block the internet connection.

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