How can I stop Windows doing their updates

[fairyworld14]

This is driving me insane . Every few days Windows try updating my computer & when they get to 16% it stops & they keep trying to do it again . Is there a way ,I can stop them from doing it .

[Tier]

which version of windows is it ?

[fairyworld14]

Windows 8.

[Tier]

http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/how-to/windows/3424920/how-stop-windows-8-installing-updates-automatically/

[fairyworld14]

Tier

Thank you so so much , you are a star . This has saved me from having a complete nervous breakdown

[megalithic]

You really want to get the update problem sorted. It's not advisable to miss updates as they keep your system secure.

[Paul Blade]

You really want to get the update problem sorted. It's not advisable to miss updates as they keep your system secure.

 

If its stopping every time at 16% sounds like a corrupt d/l stopping it carrying on

OP try doing a manual update 1 at a time starting with the first and when you get to where it won't d/l then put that one on hide then auto should complete

[fairyworld14]

Right , I will do that . I have put it on the system where I do it myself so I will try that way . I know its important to have updates so I will keep trying . By doing it manually will it automatically do it one at a time then ?

[megalithic]

Go to start > control panel > Windows updates, then click on the writing which will say xx amount of important updates available, you'll then see a list. Tick and install one update at a time, if one wont go on then right click it and select "hide". You can always go back and try the problem one when the others are installed.

[fairyworld14]

Cheers Megalithic