And while enabling automatic windows updates is the recommended way because it won’t bother you, it’s sometimes annoying since it often interrupts you with a request to restart the PC. You may also feel it is sucking your bandwidth, slowing your gaming or related computing tasks, or just messing up your resources. And so you may decide to turn off the automated Windows updating process only to get more disappointed as the windows update keeps turning itself back on- seemingly. Now, this problem has several solutions and they will be the focus of this article starting with the easiest. Everything you need to know about Windows Update Settings in Windows 10 is right here!

Windows Update service won’t stay disabled

SOLVED: Windows Update service starts automatically

Method 1: Uninstall Windows Update Assistant

Windows update assistant is a small application that manages the actual windows update process in some versions of the popular operating system including Windows 10. This means that you can eliminate this issue by uninstalling this application as explained in the following steps:

You must then disable Windows update service to fully eliminate the windows update keeps turning itself back problem. Follow these steps: This will block the Windows update assistant from the irritating re-launch. Need more info on how to uninstall Windows 10 Update Assistant? Read this guide to learn more.

Method 2: Tweak The User Account Credentials

If the previous method comes to naught, you can try to tweak the user account required to run the Windows updates automatically. This involves assigning the process to a Guest account. And since this account lacks administrative privileges, an attempt to turn the updates on after disabling them may fail. Steps:

Now the system will generate an error (to the effect that the account specified is different from the usual account for running the same process) each time your Windows attempts to restart the service and the trial to reenable is halted. SPONSORED What if I want To Re-enable The Updates? To re-enable the updates, just repeat the above procedure but the Log on the account should be set to Local System instead of Guest. Also, remember to start the Windows update service under the general tab. Read our guide and use Windows Credential Manager like a real technician!

Method 3: Disable The Task Scheduler Trigger Settings

Another potential reason why windows update keeps turning itself back on is the relevant task scheduler triggers re-activating the windows update after you have stopped it. Prohibiting them should thus, hopefully, make it stop. Steps: Please note that users who have already installed the Windows 10 KB4023057 update have to additionally disable all the triggers under the Microsoft>Windows>rempl folder for this solution to succeed. Task Scheduler from Windows is too complicated? Choose a more user-friendly tool from our fresh list!

Method 4: Delete wuauserv From the Registry

Another fairly drastic but helpful solution for the problem of windows updates keeping turning itself on is to delete the wuauserv (Windows Update Agent User Service) setup. The only issue here is that you may no longer manage to update your PC using the routine Windows Update. Steps: Can’t access Registry Editor? Things aren’t as scary as they seem. Check out this guide and solve the issue quickly.

Conclusion

These are our four suggested solutions for those struggling to use their PCs seamlessly because windows update keeps turning itself back on. Try each and let us know what worked in the comments section. RELATED ARTICLES

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