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Windows update is ready

A day old chick with root password. Tiny, yellow, and extremely dangerous.

Nothing more terrifying than update ready.
Every time I see that I'm one step closer to switching back to Linux for good or pondering if I should go for a Mac

idle wrote: Wed Dec 10, 2025 8:39 pm Nothing more terrifying than update ready.
Every time I see that I'm one step closer to switching back to Linux for good or pondering if I should go for a Mac

Can't update, if can't download. I keep my working windows offline. If I really need an update, I browse Microsoft for it's particular kbd.
I browse internet with a dedicated machine.

I block the dns but every now and then it leaks through on restart like if the power goes out and it checks before my dns blocker takes effect.

I'm still considering ditching windows completely. I'm just lazy.

Why not pausing the updates for "some" years?



- Set Windows Update pause
-> HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\WindowsUpdate\UX\Settings
-> FlightSettingsMaxPauseDays = 36500

more Info

That's how I did it. The normal driver updates and Defender updates (for those who use Defender) still run.

And if you want to install a feature update, you can download it from the Windows Update Catalog and install it manually. This way, you can be sure you won't have to deal with unwanted updates and restarts when you don't need them.

Wow… you ppl must be running a peculiar OS