https://github.com/mina-karam/windows-update-disabler

Windows Update Disabler is a GUI tool to disable or enable Windows Update services.
https://github.com/mina-karam/windows-update-disabler

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Windows Update Disabler is a GUI tool to disable or enable Windows Update services.

• Host: GitHub
• URL: https://github.com/mina-karam/windows-update-disabler
• Owner: Mina-Karam
• License: mit
• Created: 2025-01-20T20:58:56.000Z (2 days ago)
• Default Branch: Master
• Last Pushed: 2025-01-20T22:55:41.000Z (2 days ago)
• Last Synced: 2025-01-20T23:26:41.405Z (2 days ago)
• Topics: automatic, automation, disableupdate, gui-application, microsoft, windows, windows-10, windows-11, windowsupdates
• Language: Batchfile
• Homepage:
• Size: 390 KB
• Stars: 0
• Watchers: 1
• Forks: 0
• Open Issues: 0
• Metadata Files:
  • Readme: README.md
  • License: LICENSE

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README

        
# Windows Update Disabler

⚡ A simple, one-click solution to permanently disable automatic Windows updates without leaving background processes running.

> [!WARNING]  

> **Before running this script, ensure that Windows is fully updated and not currently installing or downloading updates!** Interrupting an update process could corrupt your Windows installation.

---

## How to Use

### Quick Start

1. **Download:**

   - Download the latest release from the [Releases](https://github.com/Mina-Karam/windows-update-disabler/releases) page

   - Extract the ZIP file to a location of your choice

2. **Check for Active Updates:**

   - Go to **Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update** and ensure no updates are being installed or downloaded.

3. **Run the Application:**

   - Launch `windows_update_disabler.exe`

   - Click "Disable Updates" to disable automatic Windows updates

   - Click "Enable Updates" to re-enable automatic updates

   - Click "Use Update Service" to temporarily enable the update service

---

## How to Update Manually

Regular updates are essential for security. To update manually:

1. **Enable Updates:**

   - Launch the application and click "Enable Updates"

2. **Install Updates:**

   - Go to **Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update** and install available updates.

3. **Disable Updates Again:**

   - After updating, click "Disable Updates" to disable automatic updates again.

---

## Temporarily Enable the Update Service

Some applications, such as the Microsoft Store, depend on the Windows Update service. To temporarily enable the service:

1. **Enable Update Service:**

   - Click "Use Update Service" to re-enable the Windows Update Service.

2. **Use Dependent Applications:**

   - You can now use applications that require the update service.

3. **Disable Update Service Again:**

   - Once done, click "Disable Updates" to disable the update service again.

---

## What the Application Does

The application disables automatic updates by performing the following actions:

1. **Disables Windows Update Services:**

   - **Windows Update Service (wuauserv):** The core service responsible for downloading and installing updates.

   - **Update Orchestrator Service (UsoSvc):** Manages the scheduling of update installations.

   - **Windows Update Medic Service (WaaSMedicSvc):** Repairs the Windows Update service if it becomes corrupted.

2. **Disables Update-Related Scheduled Tasks:**

   - Prevents Windows from running tasks that check for or install updates automatically.

3. **Modifies Registry Settings:**

   - Updates registry keys to disable automatic updates and prevent services from restarting.

4. **Renames Critical DLL Files:**

   - Renames essential DLL files (e.g., `wuaueng.dll`) to prevent the update services from functioning.

5. **Uses PsExec for System-Level Privileges:**

   - Some services and tasks are protected and require system-level privileges to modify. PsExec is used to bypass these restrictions.

---

## Building from Source

To build the executable from source:

1. **Install Requirements:**

   ```bash

   pip install -r requirements.txt

   ```

2. **Build with PyInstaller:**

   ```bash

   pyinstaller --onefile --windowed --add-data "disable_updates.bat;." --add-data "enable_updates.bat;." --add-data "use_update_service.bat;." --add-data "PsExec.exe;." --add-data "LICENSE;." --version-file version.txt --icon=icon.ico windows_update_disabler.py

   ```

3. **Find the Executable:**

   - The built executable will be in the `dist` directory

---

## Technical Details

### **1. Elevate to Admin**

- The application automatically requests administrator privileges when needed.

### **2. Disable Services**

- The application stops and disables the following services:

  - **wuauserv**: Windows Update Service.

  - **UsoSvc**: Update Orchestrator Service.

  - **WaaSMedicSvc**: Windows Update Medic Service.

### **3. Rename DLL Files**

- Critical DLL files are renamed to disable their functionality:

  - Takes ownership of the files

  - Grants necessary permissions

  - Renames the files

  - Restores original ownership

### **4. Modify Registry**

- Registry keys are updated to disable automatic updates

- Service configurations are modified to prevent automatic restarts

### **5. Disable Scheduled Tasks**

- All Windows Update related scheduled tasks are disabled

### **6. User Interface**

- Simple, intuitive interface with three main buttons:

  - Disable Updates

  - Enable Updates

  - Use Update Service

---

## Notes

- The application includes all necessary components (PsExec, batch scripts) in a single executable

- Always ensure your system is fully updated before disabling updates

- The application requires administrator privileges to function properly