Windows Update & activation...

Discussion in 'Windows 10' started by CrVMo, Sep 6, 2015.

  1. CrVMo

    CrVMo MDL Novice

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    Hi.
    I am running Windows 10 Enterprise LTSB activated by KMS with Windows Toolkit 2.5.3.
    So far, so good - the OS runs fine.
    I have two questions though:
    1. Can the Windows Update be controlled in some way so that it doesn't install anything that it wants to, and allows me to choose just what I want installed?
    2. Following on from the first point, is it just a matter of time until Micro$oft sends an unseen update to disable my activation method? Can this be protected against?
    Thanks in advance for your wisdom! :worthy:
    CrVMo
     
  2. abbodi1406

    abbodi1406 MDL KB0000001

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    1. No controll possible, either all in or all out

    2. No
     
  3. odiebugs1

    odiebugs1 MDL Expert

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  4. CrVMo

    CrVMo MDL Novice

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    Thanks for your advice. :good3:

    How do I turn-off Windows Update exactly?
     
  5. odiebugs1

    odiebugs1 MDL Expert

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    Go to control panel, Administrative tools- services- look for windows update, RT click properties, stop, and set disabled.

    Thanks for the thanks.:biggrin:
     
  6. TrustMe

    TrustMe MDL Member

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    I have a similar question. I am using Windows 10 Home and would like to stop Windows Updates. I've tried O&O ShutUp 10, and many registry tweaks. None of them work on Home. I figure the only way to stop them is with windows firewall. I read windows update uses port 80 and 443. When I blocked them, I totally lost the internet. Is there any way to block the updates and not lose internet access?

    I hope you don't mind me hijacking your thread. It looked like your question was answered.
     
  7. xinso

    xinso MDL Guru

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    #8 xinso, Sep 8, 2015
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    Try: Run Command Prompt (Admin) and the command line

    To disable
    Code:
    sc config wuauserv start=disabled
    To enable
    Code:
    sc config wuauserv start=auto
    [Note]
    wuauserv is Windows Update service
     
  8. TrustMe

    TrustMe MDL Member

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    Thanks xinso

    I will ill give that a try.
     
  9. CrVMo

    CrVMo MDL Novice

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    No problem :)

    CrVMo
     
  10. CrVMo

    CrVMo MDL Novice

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    Thanks again! :clap:

    CrVMo
     
  11. CrVMo

    CrVMo MDL Novice

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    Thanks for all the input - very helpful to me. :)

    All the best,

    CrVMo :closed: