Purpose

This documents details how to disable Automatic Updates in Windows 10 build 1709 through a GPO

Solution

Steps for single computer:

1. Click Start, and then click Run.

2. Type gpedit.msc, and then click OK.

3. Expand Computer Configuration.

4. Right-click Administrative Templates, and then click Add/Remove Templates.

5. Click Add, click Wuau.admin the Windows\Inf folder, and then click Open.

6. Click Close.

7. Under Computer Configuration, expand Administrative Templates, expand Windows Components, and then expand Windows Update.

8. To view the policy settings, double-click the Configure Automatic Updatespolicy.

9. To turn on Automatic Updates, click Enabled or to turn off select Disabled

Steps for multiple computers:

1. From the server, click the "Start" button and select "Programs" > "Administrative Tools" > "Active Directory Users and Computers."

2. Right-click the domain name whose settings you want to change and select "Properties." Select the "Group Policy" tab.

3. Highlight the domain policy you wish to modify, which will typically be the default group policy, and then click the "Edit" button.

4. The Group Policy Object Editor will now be open. In the left window, navigate to "Computer Configuration" > "Administrative Templates" > "Windows Components" > "Windows Update."

5. In the main frame, double-click the option "Configure Automatic Updates."

6. Select "Disabled" to turn off automatic updates.

Affected Products

Windows 10 Build 1709