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The trick with metered connection
Set as registered connection
Read here how to declare your active Internet connection a “metered” connection and stop the flow of updates. Perform the operation on all networks in use, such as home and office:
- For example, to open Windows Settings, press a keyboard shortcut Window + I. Then click Network and Internet.
- If you don’t see the status page yet, tap status. Then, below your active network, click on Features.
- In the next window, set the “Clock dial” toggle to “On”.
- Been completed! Close Windows settings with one click X. If you want or have to fully update Windows, set the switch again to “Off”.
Windows 10: Updates suspended
- Open Windows settings using keyboard shortcut Window + I.
- Click Update and security.
- If you have had enough rest for a week, click Update stuck for 7 days. Click Follow up on updates You can interrupt the break at any time.
- If you want a longer break, click Expanded options.
- Under “Pending updates”, specify the date on which updates should continue. This allows you to suspend Windows updates for up to 35 days.
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Set usage times
If you are still bothered by necessary updates and restarts, you should also adjust usage times. After that, the PC owner has peace of mind from pesky updates for up to 18 hours a day. You set the required period in Windows settings Update and security, Windows Update And the Change the time of use festival.

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