Windows 11 and 10 offers less UI control over the updating behavior of the operating system than previous versions of Windows , There is no option to turn off Windows Updates using the Control Panel or Settings app in Windows 11 & 10, it checks for updates automatically and install any updates they find, whether you like it or not. This new feature is actually pretty convenient for most users. If you want control over the update process you can disable the Windows Update service . This requires that you open the Services manager, locate the service and change its startup parameter and status. You would then have to enable the service again whenever you want the operating system to check for updates (It does not look so easy).
Windows Update Blocker is a freeware that helps you to completely disable or enable Automatic Updates on your Windows system , with just a click of the button . This utility is portable, which means that you are no longer required to go through the installation process and no leftovers will remain on the HDD after its removal. if you place the program file to an external data device, you make it possible to take Windows Update Blocker everywhere with you and use it on any computer you come in contact with, who has things configured just right, and doesn’t want to take the chance that an update might mess up their system. This utility is for that person.
How it works
After downloading, extract Windows Update Blocker to your desired location, then run it
service status icon will show your windows Update service status , if you want to block Automatic Windows Updates Choose “Disable Service” And click “Apply Now” Button , Protect service setings can prevent Uncontrolled change (Recommended).
How to block any other service and protect the settings
Windows Update Blocker New version allow users to add any other service into Wub.ini file to block it , first please edit Wub.ini file and add your desired service name under the “dosvc=2,4” line , for example if you want to block “Windows Update medic Service” Please open services and find it
then click on it and copy the Service Name
Write or paste the service name under the dosvc=2,4 line
Finally open Windows Update Blocker and use “Apply now” button. If you want to delete recently added service after a while please follow these steps:
1. Open Windows Update Blocker and choose enable service option then use Apply now button.
2. Delete your desired service line from the Wub.ini file
3. Now you can choose disable service and Protect service settings options
Service List Options
Under Menu button there is a “Service List Options” choice if you click it , Service List Options popup window will be open. With this GUI you can easily control services which added to Wub.ini [Service_List] section. You can add Maximum 25 service to Wub.ini. Wuausrv service showing only for informational purposes therefore you can not edit it.
NOTE: If the windows update service doesn’t start or if there is a problem even though you have enabled windows updates, please restart your system and try again. When windows updates are turned off, some windows processes or programs may try to open and repair Windows updates, resulting in windows update being damaged. Please use the Windows Update Troubleshooter from Microsoft if the updates do not open after restarting the system.
Windows Update Blocker supports Command line options to automate Windows Update Blocker tasks :
NOTE: Wub software does not block Microsoft defender updates.
Supported operating systems: Windows 11 , Windows 10, Windows 8.1 , Windows 8 , Windows 7 , Windows Vista ,Windows XP (32\64-bit).
Supported languages: English , Turkish , German , Hebrew , Slovenian , French , Russian , Portuguese , Italian , Polish , Spanish , Czech , Ukrainian , Greek , Hungarian , Chinese Simplified , Chinese Traditional , Portuguese (brasil) , Thai , Arabic , Korean , Vietnamese , Japanese , Indonesian , Persian , Swedish , Thai , Georgian , Danish (Dansk), Albanian, Azerbaijani, Bulgarian, Serbian , Uzbek , Tajik , Abkhazian , Romanian , Slovak , Sinhalese, Macedonian , Croatian , Lithuanian ,Turkmen , Dutch (Nederland) , Dutch (Didier)
File: Wub_x64.exe │ Virustotal
MD5: 9d6778f7f274f7ecd4e7e875a7268b64
SHA1: 452fa439f1cc0b9fcc37cf4b8cfff96e8cc348aa
File: Wub.exe │ Virustotal
MD5: 82aff8883099cf75462057c4e47e88ac
SHA1: 68e2939f59b3869e9bd3ecc4aca3947649631bf8
Wub does not block defender updates.
I am looking to just disable updates for Edge Browser as they are stopping .epub support. is there a way to specifically do that?
I’ve disabled the updates using wub.exe app for now- I just want to confirm, it doesn’t remove updates for Windows Defender and important files- right?
@Mike / @Scream
That fixed it, thanks!
@Derrick Reed:
1. WUB is Portable (no installation)
2. Try the original settings (.ini)
@Derrick Reed
Apply the settings in the Service_List function as follows. If some services cannot be started, such problems may occur.
[Service_List]
dosvc=2,4
WaaSMedicSvc=3,4
UsoSvc=2,3
BITS=2,4,3
I installed WUB and now the ‘Update & Security” section of the Control Panel crashes once you click on it. I am on 1809. Here is my wub.ini:
[Main]
Language=Auto
LastSelected=1
SetTaskScheduler=1
SetRegNoAutoUpdate=1
SetRegNoTrayIcon=1
[Service_List]
; 2=Auto
; 3=Manual
; 4=Disabled
dosvc=4,4
WaaSMedicSvc=4,4
UsoSvc=4,4
BITS=4,4
[TaskScheduler_List]
; 0=Task File Path
; 1=Task Folder Path
; 2=Skip Task File Path
WindowsUpdate=1
UpdateOrchestrator=1
WaaSMedic=1
@Carol: Is it nonsense. Then stay offline. Defender definition updates are important.
You may try some of the advices
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Is it possible to also block updates of Windows Defender? It could be good for someone who uses mobile data…
I’m currently on win10 1803. and using wushowhide to block 1903. I’m guessing that will not work long term. Can Windows Update Blocker 1.5 work in tandem with wushowhide? My long term intention is to stay on 1803.
It is a Portable App. Just delete it.
After installing wub on my windows 10 PC, it does not show up on the programs and feature list. So how would i uninstall it if needed?
You can jump from version 1.1 to 1.5 without make any changes to 1.1. just leave 1.1 as is with it’s original “blocking” capabilities , get 1.5 , set it and forget it.
If I jump from version 1.1 to 1.5 do I first need to make any changes to 1.1? Do I just leave 1.1 as is with it’s original “blocking” capabilities and just get 1.5 and set it and forget it. Thanks for the great software.
Currently 1.1 has disable service checked and protect service settings (no changes to the ini file) So do I just leave that like that and fire up 1.5? TIA.
@ Kevin :
If you open windows updates through WUB , Wuauserv (windows update service) will normally set to start automatically. If the service is not running, you may use Windows Update Troubleshooter
Web Link …
You can also try to disable group policy completely ; Open GPO – Local Computer Policy and tick two boxes
Web Link …
@ James McIvor :
1. When updates are disabled with WUB , windows update will not work without your knowledge , it is a one time process , you don’t need to disable the updates every boot
2. You will not receive a warning because updates are not checked. Otherwise, please write us back.
I am trying to reverse the use and enable updates on a laptop that is GPO limited …. (yes I know but i can long story). Most things actually re-enable and work (even Windows store updates were blocked, but now are not). However in WUB -> Service List Options. I have found that Wuauserv the settings options are grayed out (both “Default Service Type” and “Disabled Service Type” and “Apply Settings During Operation”
Is there a way around this with WUB or a registry key to tweak?
Other things we could update turn “on” all updates or specific update controls?
Hi!
I have some questions I don’t see covered in the FAQ here.
1. Does WUB install a service that will run everytime windows boots, and protect the computer from updating? Or do I need to disable the updates every boot using the tool?
2. Will I still get notifications when new updates are available?