[HowTo:] Set Windows Update to manual updates

does it work for real then?

 

That policy only lasts as long as you don't use the Check/Retry button in WU, because it will revert it to Auto

so, the manual update must be done using other resource (WindowsUpdate MiniTool or PSWindowsUpdate)

 

I know that
but does it still works (prevent auto update) when you go to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update, and hit check or retry button?

 

Yep, UsoClient.exe StartScan should be used instead of that button to force WU check for updates without starting to download immediately. Only then, if found any, the other Download button will appear.

 

It is still all or none, and so far not pick, select, or untick.

 

And there comes the beauty of WUMT

 

I use this in a bat file and it seems to disable WU completely, even tho I am not sure if everything is needed.

Code:

REG ADD "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate\AU" /v AUOptions /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f
REG ADD "HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer" /F /v NoWindowsUpdate /t REG_DWORD /d 1
REG ADD "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\Internet Communication Management\Internet Communication" /F /v DisableWindowsUpdateAccess /t REG_DWORD /d 1
REG ADD "HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\WindowsUpdate" /F /v DisableWindowsUpdateAccess /t REG_DWORD /d 1

When I go to check for updates it shows:

 

It included in the final:
gpupdate /force
pause

 

If you find anything better or easier than this, let me know.
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Windows Update Full Control Script