Is there a more straightforward way to completely close the 1809 version to receive major version updates? I remember that some software can be closed directly, but I can’t remember now. Are there any good tools or methods to solve this problem? *Under the premise that the normal 1809 update can be used
are you talking about feature upgrades? if so, set this registry key and feature upgrades will not be offered anymore: [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control] "PortableOperatingSystem"=dword:00000001 -andy-
How about these: [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate] "TargetReleaseVersion"=dword:00000001 "TargetReleaseVersionInfo"="20H2" ;20H2 is an example, use the target release version that suits you
@Mr.X : it's only deferred @AndyMutz : works but disable pagefile too (can slow down <8Gb ram system) and disable hibernation for laptop.
FROM MICROSOFT'S OFFICIAL DOCUMENTATION ITSELF: If your servicing strategy is to disable all Windows Update features through policy, the steps below provide a combined list of policies to configure. (1) Open the Group Policy Editor (gpedit.msc) and navigate to Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> System -> Device Installation and set the following policies: (a) Specify the search server for device driver updates to Enabled, with Select update server set to Search Managed Server (b) Specify search order for device driver source locations to Enabled, with Select search order set to Do not search Windows Update (2) In the Group Policy Editor, navigate to Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Windows Update and set the following policies: (a) Configure Automatic Updates to Disabled (b) Do not include drivers with Windows Updates to Enabled (3) In the Group Policy Editor, navigate to Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> System -> Internet Communication Management -> Internet Communication settings and set Turn off access to all Windows Update features to Enabled (4) In the Group Policy Editor, navigate to Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components-> Windows Update -> Display options for update notifications and set the policy to Enabled with Specify the update notifications display options to 2