WithWindows 10, update and upgradeare important.
Security problems can creep in instantaneously.
Speed is another factor to be taken care of.
Lack of features in the previous version is also another reason for upgrade.
Keeping these things in mind, you have to ensure yourWindows 10 systemis always the best.
In Windows 7 these updates would automatically download.
Based upon the preference given, they would notify you to install or done without fail.
Want to Install 1809 October 2018 update immediately without waiting?
There is much curiosity whenever a new Windows 10 update is released.
But with 1 billion devices in near reach, you willnot be able to upgrade to 1809 version ASAP.
It may take weeks to months to roll to the new update.
There are certainpros and cons in upgrading to the new version.
Sometimes the updates seem to hang in the middle with not able to enter the system again.
But Microsoft leader Satya Nadella made sure that the new upgrades are without much faults.
Also if you observe in many tech forums, there are not many issues related to 1809.
Visit the following page of Microsoft https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10.
As on today, the page has been updated to download the October 2018 update.
It is about 5.8 MB size.
Once you give permission to install it, a pop-up will show whether you want to update or not.
nudge the Update now button if you want to proceed.
Then the rest of the process is same, as like before updates.
In the next article, Ill let you know what are the new features in 1809 version.
But the option to stop Windows updates from downloading and installing automatically was direct.
There aretwo things, as reason, for you toblock Windows 10 upgrade.
From Oct 1st onwards, Microsoft starts to push the default upgrade of 1809 to your computers.
If you are on 1703 or 1709 version, there are different ways to differ this upgrade.
As we all know that there is a service called Windows Update.
Before that you have to Stop the service.
But the downside is that itwill not install any other updatesalso includingOffice and Windows security updates.
Transfers files in the background using idle web link bandwidth.
You may not be able to set this as Manual.
Even if you make it as Automatic (Delayed Start), it starts when Windows 10 boots up.
The best option to fulfill your needs is to make it Disabled.
The above tip is a crude method of stopping the 1809 upgrade.
But there is a better and smarter way of deferring your upgrade.
Read along to know other tricks.
This is another trick which will work permanently, unless removed manually.
It not only stops the upgrade, but other updates also.
So this must be used cautiously.
Sometimes the above option may not work or necessary privileges are there to perform this operation.
In that case, you’ve got the option to try this other trick.
- grab the 2 option.
This will notify of the 1809 upgrade and any other security updates before downloading.
Also you’ve got the option to decide when to install them.
On the left-hand side you have Windows Update.
Then on the right hand side, punch Advanced options.
Here you have the option to Pause Updates if you are on 1803 or April Creators update version.
Switch this option to On.
When updates resume, this unit will need to get the latest updates before it can be paused again.
As we know 1809 October update is ready to be pushed from 1st Oct onwards for regular users.
Then it automatically installs the latest updates, before you could pause again.
So this is like a half-knife from stopping the Redstone 5 build version.
There is also a small note below this setting which embraces the cruelty of Microsoft.
It tries to install Windows 10 new updates, without taking user acceptance into purview.
This was lot easier in Windows 7 or Vista.
Note: Windows Update might update itself automatically first when checking for other updates.
And then it says
Configure automatic unit setup after an update under the Privacy section in Sign-in options.
Otherwise, your system might hang up in the middle.
it’s possible for you to choose theDecimaloption while selecting the base.
As we know with latest features and fixes, Win 10 also provides the latest updates to your drivers.
These are automatically installed.
But in some cases, the driver update can temporarily cause issues.
This trick can be used to solve our problem.
Step 1 : Download MicrosoftsWushowhidetool by going toKB 3073930page.
Step 3: Move it to a convenient location.
Step 4: Double-click onWushowhide.diagcabto run it.
Step 5: It will run for long time.
When it comes out of the process, tap on the link with the label Hide Updates.
Step 6: This will show all the hidden updates , Microsoft pushes to your system.
Step 8: If this troubleshooting tool successfully worked, your upgrade/update/patch will be hidden.
Step 9 : You will see a Troubleshooting has completed dialog.
Then beside the 1809 update it’s possible for you to see that it is marked as Problems found.
It means you have successfully completed your hack to prevent the 1809 upgrade.
Click close and you are finished.
