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How to block Windows 10 October Update install
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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The Windows 10 October 2018 Update is here but not all users want to install it on their computers. Their reasons may vary: some fear thenotorious Windows update issues, while others simply fell in love with aprevious Windows versionand prefer to stick to it.
If you want to delay the Windows 10 version 1809 there are a few solutions that you can use. However, it is worth mentioning that some of them won’t work on particular Windows versions.More specifically,Windows 10 Prousers have access to additional options when it comes to blocking updates. We’ll give you all the details below.
Steps to block Windows 10 October Update on Windows 10 Home
Solution 1: Disable the Windows Update Service
Solution 2: Set up a metered connection
Using a metered connection that limits your bandwidth allows you to blockupdates:
Steps to block Windows 10 October Update on Windows 10 Pro
If you’re aWindows 10 Pro user, here’s what you can do to defer thisupdate:
Solution 1: Pause updates
For this, you need to follow this path: Settings > Updates & Security > Advanced Options > Pause updates.
This options blocks theupdateonly for a limited period of time. If you want to block Windows 10 v1809 for a year, go to Settings > Updates & Security > Advanced Settings > click on ‘Choose whenupdatesare installed’ > block feature updates for 365 days.
Solution 2:Block the October Update via Group Policy
We hope these quick tips and tricks helped you.
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Madalina Dinita
Networking & Security Specialist
Madalina has been a Windows fan ever since she got her hands on her first Windows XP computer.
She is interested in all things technology, especially emerging technologies – AI and DNA computing in particular.
Prior to joining the WindowsReport team, she worked in the corporate world for a number of years.
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Madalina Dinita
Networking & Security Specialist
Madalina is a Windows fan since forever, especially interested in AI, emerging technologies, privacy, and security.
