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Disable automatic updates, yes or no!


Windows’ automatic updates are very useful and close many security gaps in Windows. Disabling it is sometimes still sensible!



If you carry out tests on the PC, it can be quite annoying, especially shortly after installation there are very long AUTO UPDATES from Windows!

But as a rule it makes sense to have the automatic auto-updates carried out! You can also set them so that they are only downloaded when you want them to be!


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PS:

Disabling automatic updates depends on your operating system and the software you are referring to. Automatic updates can be disabled in most popular operating systems and software applications! Or, you can pause automatic updates or change the update schedule.

On other devices, the steps vary depending on the manufacturer and version. However, you can generally do this by going to Settings and searching for "System" or "Software Update." There you should find the option to disable automatic updates. For example, on iOS you can easily deactivate automatic app updates.
 
For other software applications such as Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox web browsers or office applications (e.g. Microsoft Office), you can usually find the update settings in the respective programs. Look for options like “Automatic Updates” or “Check Updates Manually.”







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