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Robert Irvine

How to turn off automatic updates in Windows 10

How to turn off automatic updates.

You might be wondering why you'd ever want to know how to turn off automatic updates in Windows 10. Indeed, these updates are crucial for keeping your system secure and stable. On top of that, updates also introduce the latest Windows features and improvements.

While automatic updates prevent you from worrying about manually updating your PC, they can sometimes be a hindrance. For instance, automatic updates may interrupt you while you're working, prompting you to restart so they can be installed. It's also possible for updates to contain bugs that can cause problems on your PC rather than fixing them.

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