How To Turn Off Auto Updates In Windows 10

This whole guide is dedicated to disabling automatic Windows 10 updates, and in all fairness, we agree that these updates can get annoying. They get stuck sometimes, they pop up in the worst possible times, and occasionally, they contain bugs that slow down your machine (or worse). With all that said, we really don’t recommend permanently disabling Windows Update. Why is it important to sometimes let your machine gets that fresh new patch?

Windows update may seem redundant on a day-to-day basis, as it rarely brings features that change the way you use your operating system in any major way. However, these updates usually contain a lot of useful fixes to potential exploits and vulnerabilities. Never updating your PC while still using it online leaves you very vulnerable to potential cyberattacks.

If there is any gap for hackers to get through in your current version of Windows, Microsoft will usually patch it (although it may be late to do so sometimes) and keep Windows users safe. Those who opt-out of updates may miss out on such potentially important patches and leave themselves wide open to hacker attacks, some of which can have really bad consequences, ranging from damage to the PC to stolen personal data and an empty bank account.

It’s okay to not want Windows updates to disrupt your day, but don’t forget to be mindful of the potential dangers. It’s better to be safe than sorry.