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Computer Love => Gadgets, Devices, Apps => Topic started by: Ken. on November 20, 2016, 11:21:22 AM

Title: [FIX] Windows 10 Automatic Updates
Post by: Ken. on November 20, 2016, 11:21:22 AM
Just found this fix for the Windows 10 updates issue... where in Windows 10 will download updates whenever it wishes and thereby causing a data disaster for those users (like me) who have metered connections.
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How to Prevent Windows 10 From Automatically Downloading Updates (http://www.howtogeek.com/224471/how-to-prevent-windows-10-from-automatically-downloading-updates/)
... these snips outline the required settings, the link above gives full detail on how this all plays out.
QuoteTo change this option, open the Settings app, head to Network & Internet > Wi-FI, and click "Manage Known Networks". Choose your Wi-Fi network and click "Properties". From there, enable the "Set as metered connection"
(http://i67.tinypic.com/28ji9v6.png)
After enabling this option, Windows Update will say "Updates are available. We'll download the updates as soon as you connect to Wi-Fi, or you can download the updates using your data connection (charges may apply.)" By marking a connection as metered, you've tricked Windows into thinking it's a mobile data connection–for example, you might be tethering your PC to your smartphone. You can click the Download button to download and install updates at your leisure.

(http://i65.tinypic.com/2ufc3uc.png)

Enjoy... Ken.  :happy:
Title: Re: [FIX] Windows 10 Automatic Updates
Post by: nend on November 20, 2016, 08:57:22 PM
Nice one, I don't use Windoze anymore personally, because I tend to yell at the machine after struggling to get the software to do stuff.

My uncle who yells at his machine with a limited amount of storage has the update problem, so this would benefit him greatly.

Thanks for the share.
Title: Re: [FIX] Windows 10 Automatic Updates
Post by: Skhilled on November 21, 2016, 08:33:16 AM
Thanks, for the post, Ken. Was busy cooking yesterday and forgot all about it.

Glad it will help, nend. :)