Windows Update

[Old_Geezer]

Returning to my own PC. Some may be aware that I upversioned to Windows 10 somewhat earlier than I wished to, in a vain attempt to cure an issue. I'm presently checking out the settings and seeing so many ones the consequences of which are unclear, so for safety/privacy reasons I'm turning most off.

But I've just wandered into the Windows Update page. Unfortunately it is lying to me.

It is claiming that a restart has been scheduled when I have not agreed to schedule any such thing. (And obviously no one else has ANY rights to my PC.)

It is probably me being unobservant and missing it but I seem to only see options for restarting my PC without permission at 8pm today, or being forced to schedule a time now for some point in the next week; oh, or restarting now.

It must be in front of my eyes but I'm missing the tickbox or button or switch that says, "Leave my blooming PC alone, you have no right to be scheduling any such thing you evil controlling excuses for human beings: and always leave my PC alone: it's mine not yours, keep your hands off".

Could someone direct me to that setting or I may be forced to conclude this version of Windows is totally unacceptable for anyone.

Thanks.

[pinkyboyid]

The scheduled restart is because you most likely have the default settings for "Choose how defaults are installed" set as 'Automatic', which windows 10 will use to determine a date / start time.

If you want to take back control, you can set that default setting to 'Notify to schedule restart' via:

Settings>Update & Security>Advanced Options , where you can change the option "Choose how defaults are installed" to Notify.

[Old_Geezer]

Thanks. I have been there. 'Notify to schedule restart' was already set. It is still insisting I tell it here and now when it can restart rather than notify me that an update is available and allow me to decide when to download, install, and most importantly reboot. For the moment I have maximised the delay and expect to find a suitable time during that period, but it still means I can not leave the PC on while I am away without the risk of MS deciding it is ok to close my stuff without my permission and reboot when they dictate.

[SlackAlice]

I've just got mine set for 3:30am, knowing full well that my pc is switched off then. It will then install the Windows update next time you 'boot' up.

There is no easily available shortcuts to turn off Windows update. Read the following article to find a 'work around'. But, if you do go down that route then you may leave your pc with unfixed faults unless you manually update Windows.

http://www.thewindowsclub.com/turn-off-windows-update-in-windows-10

[Old_Geezer]

Cheers. I shall take a look. Yes I manually manage my PC and object vigorously to anything that takes control of my PC away from me. Here's hoping the link provides the answer.

[Noe-schitt]

Windows 10 will monitor your usage, upload to Microsoft any data it sees fit, install updates automatically you cannot decline as they are in your interests
Now some would say why not it's free you didn't pay for it
You can turn off some of the spyware not all but updates are compulsory
If you are not the paying customer you are the product

[1581960]

Try:-
Settings/Updates & security/Windows Updates/Advanced options

[Old_Geezer]

Have followed the instructions there. As you mention it is just an inconvenient work around as it is now not even going to check and inform. I'll need to set a weekly (or whatever) alarm to turn it on and later off again, and ensure I know that URL so I can refresh my memory on what to do. But for now it makes things tolerable (I hope). Thanks.

[pinkyboyid]

You could try 'tricking' Windows 10 into thinking that you are using a mobile data connection which will give you the option of when to download updates.

See the following article for a number of windows 10 update defer scenarios, one being using a metered connection:
http://www.howtogeek.com/224471/how-to-prevent-windows-10-from-automatically-downloading-updates/

[Old_Geezer]

Been there 158. That is basically what pinky referred to. But it was already set and was not sufficient. It was still forcing me to do what MS insisted I must do, but only within a certain delay time. Thanks for the suggestion though.

[Old_Geezer]

Wow posts coming in fast. Thanks for the further link. Going to take a small break now. Switched off everything I dare. But will read that one later.

[galeck1947]

Your computer has downloaded updates while you were using it quietly in the background. When you shut it down it will install the updates and then shut down. This is the way Windows 10 does it Don't go and turnoff settings you will render it inoperable if you turn off the wrong one .Microsoft know when you have turned off something as your computer links to their servers when you boot up.

[Old_Geezer]

All the more reason to thwart the nosey Bs.