How to stop Windows update from downloading updates when I update MSE


  1. netadict
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    How to stop Windows update from downloading updates when I update MSE


    I'm currently on holiday and am connected through an expensive 3G modem plan. Whenever I try to connect, Windows update starts to download files. Every now and then I need to update MSE virus defs but Windows update downloads files GRR! What do I do about this pest? I just disabled the windows update service which obviously prevented me from downloading MSE defs
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  3. DavidE
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    Have you tried setting Windows Update to not Download updates?
    You could also set it to not check for updates while you are on holiday.
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    For MSE definitions, open MSE and update from there.
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