4 Simple Steps to Disable Automatic Updates in Windows 10

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An easy-to-follow guide so you can stop Windows 10 from automatically updating your apps
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Automatic app updates can be very annoying in Windows 10 . Sometimes they will affect or use up all your internet data. This wikiHow article shows you how to disable automatic Windows Store app updates on your computer.

Things You Should Know

  • You want to turn off automatic updates in situations like you're away from home and don't have Wi-Fi coverage.
  • Open the Microsoft Store app to turn off the automatic app updates.
  • Click the three-dot menu icon, then go to "Settings" and turn off the switch next to 'Update apps automatically.'
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Open the Microsoft Store app.

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  1. Click the Microsoft Store icon
    Microsoft Store
    .     Usually, you can find it on the Start menu or in the taskbar.
    • Alternatively, click on the Start menu and search for "Microsoft store."
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  1. Click the three horizontal dots. You'll see them at the top-right corner. This opens the account menu.
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Select "Settings."

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  1. Click Settings on the menu. It will be the second option.
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4

Turn "Update apps automatically" off.

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  1. Toggle off the switch next to "Update apps automatically"
    Windows Switch On
    .     The blue switch will turn to grey
    Windows Switch Off
    after you do so. The color of the switch might be different on your PC.
    • If you see the switch is off, updates for Windows apps are already disabled, so you don't have to change anything.

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      • This method only works for apps that are downloaded from the Windows Store. If you want to disable other app updates, go to each app's settings and turn them off individually.
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      References

      1. https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/15081/windows-turn-on-automatic-app-updates

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