Instructions to turn off the auto update feature on Windows 10

By default, the Windows Store will automatically update the preinstalled applications on Windows 10. However, updating the application automatically sometimes causes problems (the device is slower, or the user has to wait. The update process ends ...) making users feel uncomfortable.

Updating the application aims to integrate new features for applications on Windows 10 operating system. It also fixes some other problems (bugs or security holes .).

By default, the Windows Store will automatically update the preinstalled applications on Windows 10. However, updating the application automatically sometimes causes problems (the device is slower, or the user has to wait. The update process ends .) making users feel uncomfortable.

So how to turn off the auto update feature on Windows 10? Please refer to the following article of Network Administrator.

1. Turn off the automatic update of Windows 10 application

To turn off the automatic update of Windows 10 application, first open the Windows Store application and then click the Profile icon in the top right corner and select Settings.

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In the Update apps option automatically under the App Updates section, update to OFF .

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So you've disabled the auto update feature on Windows 10 already.

2. Check Application updates

You should also check for regular application updates (about 1 time / week or 1 time / month).

To check for application updates, follow the steps below:

Open the Windows Store then click on the Profile icon, select Download and Updates .

Click to select the Check for updates option .

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Finally wait for Windows Store search updates available. After the option appears, select the application you want to update.

Refer to some of the following articles:

  1. Start Windows 10 "as fast as the wind" with Fast Startup

  2. How to activate Dark Mode on Windows 10?

  3. Trick to enable / disable Windows Updates on Windows 10 quickly and easily

  4. How to use Command Prompt to manage wireless networks on Windows 10?

Good luck!

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