I want to be able to stop automatic updates on Windows 10 because I’m not interested in Windows 10 automatically handling these on its own. I prefer to be in control of the Windows updates being installed myself. But I would only stop automatic updates if I knew I could choose to continue them again […]
Windows 10 Updates & Activation
How to Check Reserved Storage Size for Windows Update
I want to be able to check how much storage space my Windows 10 operating system is using up for the Reserved Storage feature so that I can decide whether I would like it enabled or disabled. Resolution: Starting from Windows 10 build 18298, there is a new Reserved Storage feature. Since hard drives can […]
How to Uninstall a Windows Update in Windows 10
Windows 10 offers you a choice of when and how you would like to receive your automatic updates. By default, the updates will download and install during the time given in automatic maintenance. But you can also choose to defer updates — up to 365 days for feature updates and 30 for quality updates — […]
How to Change Active Hours for Windows Update in Windows 10
Active hours identify the period of time when you expect the device to be in use. Automatic restarts after an update will occur outside of the active hours. By default, active hours are from 8 AM to 5 PM on PCs and from 5 AM to 11 PM on phones. Users can change the active hours […]
How to Start/Stop Receiving Insider Preview Builds in Windows 10
Windows 10 users can sign up to be Windows Insiders and receive preview builds of future versions of the Windows operating system. These preview builds offer users the chance to use upcoming features and design tweaks, but the builds are less stable because Microsoft is relying on the group of Insiders to relay information to […]
How to Schedule Restart Time for Windows Update in Windows 10
Windows 10 automatically downloads and installs software updates on your computer (although you can also sometimes hurry the process along by checking for the updates manually by heading to Start > Update & Security > Windows Update > Check for Updates). Before Windows Update can finish installing the update, the computer needs to restart. As […]
How to Turn On/Off Automatic Updates for Offline Maps in Windows 10
The Maps app comes preinstalled in Windows 10. Maps was initially designed for the Windows 10; however, since the usage of Windows Phone has declined and Windows 10 is a universal operating system, Maps has been available for all computers as well. Maps is your guide to everywhere. Find your way with voice navigation and […]
How to Check for and Install Windows Updates in Windows 10
Microsoft now rolls out Windows updates over the air automatically, so you don’t have to accept or deny updating at any time. Usually rolling out software updates comes at a bit of a risk because with new updates can come bugs until they are identified and fixed. You’re a lot more likely to find the […]