This article provides information for disabling the Windows 10 Update Service on your Elo All-In-One touchcomputer.

Some customers may prefer to disable the Windows 10 Update service to prevent automatic updates, especially in environments where stability and control over software updates are critical.

Disabling the Windows Update service can be done through the Services Manager by stopping the service and setting its startup type to "Disabled" or through an Admin Command Prompt. This action ensures that the system will not automatically download or install updates, allowing the user to maintain a consistent software environment.

To disable the Windows Update service on your Elo Windows computer, follow these steps:
 

Method 1: Using Services

1. Open the Services Manager:

   • Press Win + R, type services.msc, and press Enter.

2. Locate Windows Update:

   • In the Services window, scroll down and find "Windows Update" in the list.

3. Stop the Service:

   • Right-click on "Windows Update" and select "Stop" to halt the service.

4. Disable the Service:

   • Right-click on "Windows Update" again, select "Properties," and in the "Startup type" dropdown, choose "Disabled."

5. Apply the Changes:

   • Click "Apply" and then "OK" to save the settings.

Method 2: Using Command Prompt

1. Open Command Prompt as Administrator:

   • Press Win + X, and select "Command Prompt (Admin)" or "Windows PowerShell (Admin)."

2. Enter the Command:

   • Type the following command and press Enter:
     sc stop wuauserv
     sc config wuauserv start= disabled

3. Close the Command Prompt:

• After running the commands, close the Command Prompt.

Notes:

• Disabling Windows Update prevents your system from receiving security updates, which could expose your system to risks. It is generally recommended to keep the service enabled unless there is a specific reason to disable it.
• If you want to re-enable the service later, you can follow the same steps but set the "Startup type" back to "Manual" or "Auto."

These methods effectively disable the Windows Update service, stopping automatic updates from running on your system.