How to Stop Receiving Windows Updates
- 1). Click the Windows "Start" button.
- 2). Click on "Control Panel," followed by "Windows Update."
- 3). Click "Change Settings" on the left of the window.
- 4). Click the drop-down list underneath the "Important Updates" text. Select "Never Check for Updates (Not Recommended)" from the menu.
- 5). Click the "OK" button, and then click the red "X" in the top right of the window to close Control Panel. Checking for updates is now disabled.
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