Open Start > Settings > Update & security > ActivationĬlick the link ‘Go to the store to upgrade or enter a product key’Ĭlick the $99 button to make your purchase (the price might vary by region or depending on the edition you are upgrading from or upgrading to).įollow the on screen instructions to make your purchase. Upgrade to Windows 10 Pro which can pause updates for up to 35 days or block them for a year. Press the “ENTER” key after you type each command. To do this, type the following commands at a command prompt. Stop the BITS, Cryptographic, MSI Installer and the Windows Update Services. The easiest way to do it is to enable Airplane mode from the Action Center - Windows key + A. Also, you should restart your computer after disconnecting from the Internet. If you don't, Windows 10 will indicate some files are in use and cannot be modified or the command will be non-responsive. That means turning off Wi-Fi and disconnecting from a wired connection. Under the General tab, choose Startup type to DIsabledīefore carrying out this procedure, disconnect from the Internet.

You can download it at the following link: Yes, Microsoft has released a KB update (KB3073930) that will let users block or hide Windows or driver updates. Is there an option or work around to block updates or hardware drivers that might cause problems? Use Show/Hide Updates tool to block the update: See options for managing how and when Windows Updates are installed. They are basically mandatory because of Microsoft's past history with customers sometimes failing to install important updates. Please note, Microsoft's approach to updates is very different that earlier releases.

Windows 10 updates every day