Have you observed any significant data consumption, despite the restricted data usage? This consumption may be caused by the Windows Updates feature. Windows Update (WU) is a service offered by Microsoft and provides updates for Windows components and programs on a regular basis. This update can be discontinued to save significant amounts of data usage. This article will guide you to disable the Windows Update service so that the use of internet data packages can be maximized for other purposes.
Step
Step 1. Open the “Start” menu
You can click on the colorful “Windows 7 Start” ball icon in the lower-left corner of the screen.
You can also press the Win key on the keyboard
Step 2. Type windows update
After that, the search will be carried out.
Step 3. Select the appropriate result
The search results will be displayed at the top of the “Start” menu.
Step 4. Open Windows Update settings
Select "change settings" at the top of the left pane of the window.
Step 5. Open the drop-down menu in the "Important Updates" section
The list that opens will show the steps you can choose from to manage updates from Windows. The available options are:
- “ Install updates automatically (recommended) ”: This option performs the update download and installation process automatically. This feature is recommended only if you have an internet connection with high or unlimited bandwidth. Windows updates are generally quite large files and their periodic downloads may incur high data usage charges.
- “ Download updates but let me choose whether to install them ”: This option is more suitable if you have a suitable bandwidth, but with limited hard disk storage space. Windows will download the update and give you the option to choose which updates to install or remove.
- “ Check for updates but let me choose whether to download and install them ”: With this option, you allow Windows to scan for available updates. However, updates will only be downloaded and installed after you have made your decision.
- “ Never check for updates (not recommended) ”: This option prevents Windows from searching for, downloading, and installing any updates. If selected, this option will not cause any malfunctions to the system.
Step 6. Disable Windows Update service
Select "Never check for updates (not recommended)" from the bottom of the drop-down menu.
Step 7. Save changes
Click the gray OK button at the bottom of the page.
