Stop Windows 10 Update Assistant from running

Anonymous
2018-01-08T16:13:57+00:00

I'm running Windows 10 1607 on a system that isn't compatible with version 1709. But Windows thinks it is compatible, and so every day it runs Windows 10 Update Assistant and tries to download a 5GB update that will inevitably fail to install if I let it run. (I've set up a metered connection to block this from automatically happening.) 

How do I completely block Windows 10 Update Assistant from running?

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  1. Anonymous
    2018-01-26T18:53:37+00:00

    First, uninstall the Upgrade Assistant.

    Open Control Panel > Programs and Features > Windows 10 Update Assistant

    Select it then click Uninstall

    Open C:\ drive

    Select the Windows10Upgrade folder

    Then delete it

    I've now done this again.

    Pernicious update! Maybe it'll just keep coming back every few days.

    I have done the same (uninstalling the program and deleting the folder). But a few hours later the Upgrade Assistant is back in the programs.

    I am on Windows 10 Pro, but the Assistant even ignores the "Defer Upgrade" setting in advanced options.

    I have now diconnected the computer from the internet. So far that is the only solution I know... Well done Microsoft!

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  2. Anonymous
    2018-01-26T13:28:39+00:00

    Jennifer, I am getting the same window. I think I blocked the normal update process successfully, but this weird "Assistant" ignores even my connection (set to metered). I uninstalled the "Assistant" a dozen times, but its coming back again and again. My data usage within the last 30 days hit 500 GB because of the repeated upgrade downloads.

    Here is my original post: https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows\_10-update/win-10-version-1709-upgrade-always-fails-at-82-but/b480adb8-5533-40a8-aa83-16b6e627edf4

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  3. Anonymous
    2018-03-24T18:45:51+00:00

    Same problem here. Microsoft actually took control of my laptop twice for a total of about 6 hours and has done everything listed here as suggestions and has even told me that my version of the i7 chip is not compatible with the update. I have also tried some "unofficial" suggestions from around the forums. Nothing, not even God himself can keep this update from trying. In 30 days if it's not fixed I'll have no choice but to put the restore disk in and go back to Windows 8.1 or switch to Linux. Microsoft has really messed this one up. Good thing my computer isn't running life support machine or something. I guess those people just die when the update fails. Thanks for not letting us disable updates you jerks...sorry, been dealing with this for over 3 months now. About to just shoot the hard drive with a 12 gauge.

    Love,

    Ray

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  4. Anonymous
    2018-01-26T15:42:04+00:00

    First, uninstall the Upgrade Assistant.

    Open Control Panel > Programs and Features > Windows 10 Update Assistant

    Select it then click Uninstall

    Open C:\ drive

    Select the Windows10Upgrade folder

    Then delete it

    I've now done this again.

    Pernicious update! Maybe it'll just keep coming back every few days.

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  5. Anonymous
    2018-01-25T23:16:31+00:00

    Jennifer, is your problem solved? I have exactl the same!

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