How to Start/Stop Windows Update service
Service name: wuauserv
Display name: Windows Update
Description:
Enables the detection, download, and installation of updates for Windows and other programs. If this service is disabled, users of this
computer will not be able to use Windows Update or its automatic updating feature, and programs will not be able to use the Windows Up
date Agent (WUA) API.
Path to executable:
C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -
Services.msc:
This method shows you how to Start/Stop Windows Update service from Services.msc
Please perform the following steps:
Please go to Start and click on the Search programs and files
Type services.msc and press Enter
Locate Windows Update service observe his current status and open to make changes
From General tab you can Start/Stop and change the Startup type of Windows Update service
To finish press ok button and close Services window
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