Free Up Disk Space In Windows 10 By Deleting Windows Update Files

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Windows 10 preserves a copy of all the applied updates even when newer updates are applied. While this is useful when trying to roll back updates, it gradually consumes a lot of disk space over time. Here is how to delete them if using Storage sense to free up disk space doesn’t help : Open the Run box (shortcut key – Win key+ R) and type in : services.msc   Next, scroll down to...

Pause Windows Updates And Automatically Set Active Hours With The Windows 10 May 2019 Feature Update

With the Windows 10 May 2019 feature update 1903 (also codenamed 19H1), Windows 10 users can now manage how the updates are scheduled and installed. This is by allowing delaying of updates upto a period of 35 days. Here are the new changes in 19H1 for Windows 10 updates that are visible once this feature update is installed: Access Windows Settings (shortcut keys: Windows key + I) > Update &...

How To Limit Bandwidth Usage For Downloading Windows 10 Updates

The Delivery Optimization feature in Windows 10 can be used to throttle bandwidth required to download and upload Windows updates. Here is how to change these settings : Access Windows Settings (Win key + I) and choose Update & Security. Then select Advanced options. From the bottom section, choose Delivery Optimization. Besides downloading updates on local PC, Windows 10 Delivery Optimization...

How To Prevent Windows 10 From Auto Restarting After Installing Updates

Windows 10 updates feature can automatically restart PC once the updates are installed or this restart can be deferred by choosing to opt for a notification. Here is how to delay an automatic restart whenever updates are installed in Windows 10 : From system tray, click on Action Center and select All settings. Choose Update & security. Click on Windows Update and select Advanced options. From...