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Windows updates is completely optional and in no way required. It does not make your computer any safer (firewall/anti-virus do that). Any update you may actually need can be downloaded on its own when you buy new software/hardware. Windows update is far more likely to break your computer than keep . . . Read more
If you can’t update Windows you’re not getting security patches, leaving your computer vulnerable. So I’d invest in a fast external solid-state drive (SSD) and move as much of your data over to that drive as is needed to free up the 20 gigabytes needed to install the 64-bit version . . . Read more
To disable the Windows Update service in Services Manager, please follow the steps below: Press Windows key + R. … Search for Windows Update. Right-click on Windows Update, then select Properties. Under General tab, set the Startup type to Disabled. Click Stop. Click Apply, and then click OK. Restart your . . . Read more
Netsvcs is a subprocess used by svchost.exe (netsvcs). If and when there is a memory leak the svchost.exe consumes and hogs the CPU. This issue occurs because a handle leak occurs in the Winmgmt service after installing Windows Management Framework 3.0 on the computer.
If Windows Update Still Won’t Run Type net stop wuauserv and hit Enter. Type ren c:\windows\SoftwareDistribution softwaredistribution. old and hit Enter. Type net start wuauserv and hit Enter.
If the download was a file rather than an app, you can delete it: Go to Settings > Storage > Free up space. Tap Downloads, and you’ll see a list of files, all of which are selected. Uncheck any files you want to keep. Tap Free up [X] MB. … . . . Read more
Turning Off Automatic Downloads On Android Devices To Save Data Step 1: Open your Google Play Store App. Step 2: On the top left corner, click on the option with the 3 lines. Step 3: Look through the list towards the bottom where it says “Settings”. … Step 4: Click . . . Read more
As Matthew Wai indicated, disabling Windows Updates also disables Defender updates– for which you have to make separate provision (tutorial available). Or perhaps you use 3rd party security software which would not be affected in the same way. You definitely want security type updates.
If you can’t update Windows you’re not getting security patches, leaving your computer vulnerable. So I’d invest in a fast external solid-state drive (SSD) and move as much of your data over to that drive as is needed to free up the 20 gigabytes needed to install the 64-bit version . . . Read more
If you have Windows 8, you can update it to Windows 8.1 to receive those features and security fixes. … Microsoft will begin Windows 8 and 8.1’s end of life and support in January 2023. This means it will stop all support and updates to the operating system.
