After the installation of operating systems of the Windows family, the Security Wizard appears on the screen, which notifies that there is no installed antivirus software, as well as the need to update the system. Some users of personal computers are absolutely sure that this service is meaningless without an Internet connection.
Necessary
Manage automatic update service settings
Instructions
Step 1
The automatic updating service is completely dependent on the Windows Update product, therefore it is possible to block the update service only if this product is completely disabled. To do this, click the "Start" menu and select "Control Panel".
Step 2
In the window that opens, go to the item "Security Center" and select it by double-clicking the left mouse button on it. In the settings window, go to the "Automatic update" item and set the switch in the "Disable automatic update" position. To save the changes made, click the "OK" button.
Step 3
The physical update of the Windows operating system has been completely disabled, but when the system boots, you can see one process in Task Manager that is responsible for running the Automatic System Updates service. Press the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + alt="Image" + Delete, go to the "Processes" tab and look at the last running files, among them the executable file wuauclt.exe will be.
Step 4
This file connects to the Internet in order to check the relevance of the latest system update. If the databases are far from new, a corresponding notification may appear in the system tray. To remove this file from startup, go to the "Start" menu, select "Control Panel".
Step 5
In the window that opens, start the "Performance and Maintenance" item, then select "Administrative Tools" and "Computer Management". To open the settings window, double-click the left mouse button on the icon.
Step 6
In the left part of the window that opens, select the "Services and Applications" section, then go to the "Services" item, after clicking on the "+" image to expand the entire section.
Step 7
On the right side of the window, you will see a list of services, among which you want to find Windows Update (Automatic Updates). Open this item with a double click.
Step 8
You will see the "Automatic update" window, go to the "General" tab and in the "Status" block, click the "Stop" button. Next, you need to select the "Disabled" item in the "Startup type" block. Click “OK” to save the changes and restart your computer.
