How to Disable Windows Update in Windows 7 (100% Successful)

Activating windows update aims to keep your windows up to date with the latest patches and services from Microsoft.

Windows update will update security and bugs on your windows regularly following the latest patches and services from Microsoft itself.

So, if the windows you have are original windows, it is better to activate windows updates. But some people prefer to disable/turn off windows updates because they are afraid that Microsoft will detect that their windows are not original/pirated.

How to Disable Windows Update in Windows 7

In addition, when windows update updates your windows, your computer will reboot/restart several times which usually takes a long time (my experience is about 1 hour), depending on how many patches and windows services need to be updated.

This may be very annoying, especially when you have a task and must be completed right away. Through the following article, I will share a simple tutorial on how to disable Windows Update easily.

1. Go to settings Control Panel through Start Menu or by pressing the button Win+R, then type control panel then press Enter.

2. On the window Control Panel, please choose System and Security.

3. Then select Windows Update on the window System Security.

4. To make changes to windows update settings, please select Change settings.

5. To disable windows updates, please select Never check for updates (not recommended). Then select OK.

That’s how to disable windows update in Windows 7 for beginners. By disabling windows updates, your windows will be out of date. So please think carefully before intending to disable windows updates.

Why is that? Because disabling windows update has advantages and disadvantages that you need to consider carefully, especially if the windows you have are original, it is better to activate it rather than disable it.

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