How to Turn off Automatic Update Apps in Windows 10

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Stop Windows 10 from automatically updating your apps and OS

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Last Updated: May 30, 2025 Fact Checked

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Disabling Automatic App Updates

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Disabling Windows Updates

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Deleting Microsoft Store Apps

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Automatic app updates can be very annoying in Windows 10. Sometimes they will affect or use up all your internet data. This wikiHow article shows you how to disable automatic Windows Store app updates on your computer, plus how to pause Windows 10 system updates.

Turn Off Auto Update in Windows 10

Open the Microsoft Store app to turn off the automatic app updates. Click the profile icon and click Settings. Turn off the switch next to App updates.

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Disabling Automatic App Updates

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Open the Microsoft Store. Click on the Start menu and type "microsoft store" into the search bar. Click Microsoft Store in the search results.
- This method stop Windows apps you've installed from the Microsoft Store from updating automatically.
- Apps you've installed from other locations will not be affected.
This is the person icon in the top-right corner, next to the search field. A drop-down menu will open.^{[1]
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This is in the drop-down menu. A new page will open.
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Toggle off "App updates". Click the switch on the right. The switch will turn from blue (on) to grey (off). The color of the switch might be different on your PC. Automatic app updates are now disabled for the Microsoft Store.
- If the switch is off, updates for Windows apps are already disabled, so you don't have to change anything.
- You can also disable automatic updates for the Windows operating system.

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Disabling Windows System Updates

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Open your Settings. Click the Start menu, and then click the cog icon. The Settings window will open.
- While you can't permanently disable system updates, you can pause them for a certain amount of time. This is helpful if you need to use your device and don't have time to update it.
You can find this towards the bottom of the window.
This is below View update history.
You can find this underneath the Pause updates header.
You can select a date about a month away. However, it's recommended to keep automatic updates enabled as it provides important security fixes for Windows.
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Resume updates (optional). If you need to undo the pause, open the Windows Update page again, and then click Resume updates at the top.
- Windows will immediately look for new updates to download.

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Deleting Microsoft Store Apps

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Open your Settings. Click the Start menu, and then click the cog icon. The Settings window will open.
- If you keep receiving automatic updates, you can uninstall the app instead.
This option should be towards the top.
You can find this in the left panel.
More options will appear.
This is on the right side.
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Click Uninstall again. The app will be removed from your device.
- Alternatively, right-click the app in the Start menu and click Uninstall.

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FAQ

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Should I disable automatic updates? When it comes to Microsoft Store apps, automatic updates can make sure they're running properly with fewer crashes. However, you may not use certain Microsoft Store apps often, so disabling it can save you some time.
- When it comes to Windows system updates, it's not recommended to disable automatic updates since these provide important fixes that keep your computer or laptop secure. If there's a security breach somewhere, you may be at risk by running an older version of Windows.
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Why am I still getting automatic updates? If you're logged into an account in the Microsoft Store, the settings may be synced with your account. Make sure you're on the same account. If you're logged out, you may need to disable the setting again.
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How do I delete apps? If you want to delete Microsoft Store apps, open Settings > Apps > Apps & Features. Click the app you want to uninstall, and then click Uninstall twice. Some apps may require you to restart your computer to finish uninstalling.
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How do I download apps from the Microsoft Store? There are free and paid apps in the Microsoft Store. To start downloading, open the Microsoft Store app. You can browse the home page for a game, click a category on the left side, or type keywords into the search bar. Once you find an app, click it. If it's free, you'll click Get. If it's paid, you'll click the price.
- You must have a valid payment method added to your Microsoft account to finalize the purchase and download the app. Be sure to log into your account if you haven't already done so.

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This method only works for apps that are downloaded from the Windows Store. If you want to disable other app updates, go to each app's settings and turn them off individually.

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Enabling automatic updates helps your apps stay up-to-date.

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