Step-by-Step Guide to Enabling Do Not Connect to Any Windows Update Internet Locations in Windows

Well, if you’re like me, you might be one of those folks who don’t always want their computer tryin’ to update itself all the time, right? Sometimes them updates come in at the worst moments. You could be workin’, or watchin’ a show, or maybe even just sittin’ there with a cup of tea, and there it goes—your computer starts slowin’ down ’cause it wants to get its updates. Ain’t nobody got time for that! So, what do we do? We stop it, of course. If you’re lookin’ to stop your Windows from connectin’ to them Internet update locations, I’m gonna tell you just how to do it.

First off, you’ll need to go into something called “Group Policy Editor.” Now, I know that sounds real fancy and all, but don’t let it scare you. Just follow me here. On your computer, you need to open that little search box in the bottom left, the one next to the Start menu. You just type in “*” and hit enter. Don’t worry if it don’t make sense at first, just trust me, and you’ll get there.

Once you get into the Group Policy Editor, you gotta go to a place called “Computer Configuration.” Now, don’t let these big words confuse you. Just click on “Administrative Templates,” and then find the part that says “Windows Components.” You’re lookin’ for “Windows Update.” Got it? Good. Now, in this section, you’re gonna see an option that says, “Do not connect to any Windows Update Internet locations.” Well, that’s exactly what we want to mess with.

Double-click on that, and a little box will pop up. You see where it says “Enabled”? That’s what you want to click. Once you do that, hit OK, and you’re done in there. This simple step will stop your Windows from tryin’ to connect to the Internet for updates. That means you won’t get any surprise updates when you least expect it. Simple, right?

Now, there’s another thing you might want to do, especially if you’re tryin’ to save up your internet data or you’re on a slow connection. Windows 10 has this thing called a “Metered Connection.” This basically tells your computer not to download big ol’ updates when you’re usin’ a connection that don’t have a lot of data or speed. You can turn that on by goin’ to your Wi-Fi settings. Just click on your Wi-Fi network, then click “Properties,” and turn on the “Set as metered connection” option. This way, Windows won’t automatically start downloading updates when you’re connected to the internet. It’ll only do it when you tell it to. A real handy trick!

If you’re tryin’ to stop all them updates completely, there’s another option you can mess with. Go back into that same Group Policy Editor and find a setting called “Configure Automatic Updates.” You’ll want to turn that one off too, by choosin’ the “Disabled” option. This will stop Windows from automatically downloadin’ any updates, even when you ain’t ready for ’em. You get to decide when and what gets updated, not the computer!

Now, some folks might be askin’, “But I need to keep my store apps updated, don’t I?” Well, it’s true that some apps need updates to keep workin’ properly. But if you’ve turned off all them update settings, you might be wonderin’ how to keep your apps up-to-date without messin’ with your system updates. The good news is, you can still manage that by goin’ into the Microsoft Store app itself. You can tell it to update your apps manually, or set a time for it to check for updates whenever you want. It’s all in your hands!

So, there you have it. If you don’t want your Windows tryin’ to update on its own, you just need to make a few changes in the settings. Turn off automatic updates, stop it from connectin’ to the Internet for updates, and set up a metered connection if you’re worried about data usage. That way, you can keep control over when and what gets updated on your machine. Ain’t that easy? Now you can get back to usin’ your computer the way you want, without all them interruptions!

Tags：[Windows Update, Disable Windows Update, Metered Connection, Group Policy, Windows 10, Windows 10 Settings, Automatic Updates]