Block all windows update servers? (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 6 days ago by bridgeenjoyer@sh.itjust.works to c/networking@sh.itjust.works

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So I have a very specific use case and need to use my old backup win10 laptop for a test (only windows or mac allowed, no linux). I never connect this laptop to the internet because I need it to stay on 10 to work with specific software/hardware I have on it. But this test requires internet. How can I block the windows update servers on my VLAN? I know the second I connect this thing microslop will corrupt it to force me to update.

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[-] Otherbarry@lemmy.frozeninferno.xyz 6 points 6 days ago

Is it Windows 10 Pro or ..?

With Windows 10 Pro you can disable Windows updates by editing group policy (run gpedit.msc with elevated permissions), look for Computer Configuration / Administrative Templates / Windows Components / Windows Update and set "Configure Automatic Updates" to Disabled.

Not sure how to do that on Windows 10 Home or other versions - the above probably corresponds to registry setting(s) but am not sure which one.

[-] bridgeenjoyer@sh.itjust.works 1 points 6 days ago

Nah, never had pro. Win 10 home Toshiba from 2015

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