Manually download windows updates windows 10 1709

Hi Alice, if you want to completely stop Windows Updates, it will requires 3 steps:

1.
Open the Settings App
Go to Accounts - Sign-in Options
Choose to sign in with a Local Account rather than a Microsoft Account.

2.
In the Settings App
Go to Network and Internet
Set your WiFi connection as Metered

3.
Click your Start Button, type services and hit ENTER
Scroll down the list of services to find Windows Update
Double click the service
If it has started, click 'Stop'
Then you must set its startup type to 'Disabled' - 'Manual' will not do!
Restart your PC

That's It!

Here are the option you can use to block and manage Windows Updates:

Option 1:

Set your Internet connection as metered:
https://www.groovypost.com/howto/manage-windows...

Option 2:

Use Active Hours and Restart options:
https://www.groovypost.com/howto/managing-windo...

Option 3:

Use Show/Hide Updates tool to block the update:

Is there an option or work around to block updates or hardware drivers that might cause problems?
Yes, Microsoft has released a KB update (KB3073930) that will let users block or hide Windows or driver updates.

You can download it at the following link:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3073930

Option 4:

Press Windows key + R
Type: services.msc
Hit Enter

Scroll down to Windows Update
Select it then right click it
Click Properties
Under the General tab, choose Startup type to DIsabled
Click Stop
Click Apply then OK


Option 5:

Upgrade to Windows 10 Pro which can pause updates for up to 35 days or block them for a year.

Open Start > Settings > Update & security > Activation
Click the link ‘Go to the store to upgrade or enter a product key’
Click the $99 button to make your purchase (the price might vary by region or depending on the edition you are upgrading from or upgrading to).
Follow the on screen instructions to make your purchase.
Within 5 to 10 minutes, your system will be upgraded to Windows 10 Pro, your personal files, apps and settings preserved.
You won’t get a product key, you get a digital license, which is attached to your Microsoft Account used to make the purchase.