Metered Internet Connections for Devices - Turn On or Off in Windows 8

Turn On or Off "Download over metered connections" for Devices in Windows 8 and 8.1

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A metered internet connection is when a service provider charges by the amount of data sent and received by your PC.

This tutorial will show you how to turn metered connections on or off for new devices to be able to download device software (drivers, info, and apps) while you are connected to metered connections in Windows 8 and Windows 8.1.

If metered internet connections is turned off, then device software will not be downloaded when connected to a metered connection.






OPTION ONE

Turn On or Off Devices Download over Metered Connections in Windows 8


1. Open PC Settings, and click/tap on Devices in the left pane. (see screenshot below step 2)​
2. In the right pane under Metered Internet connections, move the slider right or left to turn it on or off. (see screenshot below)​
NOTE: The default setting is off.​
PC-Settings.png
3. When finished, you can close PC settings if you like.​





OPTION TWO

Turn On or Off Devices Download over Metered Connections in Windows 8.1


1. Open PC Settings, and click/tap on PC & devices on the left side. (see screenshot below)​
Windows_8.1_PC_settings-1.jpg
2. Click/tap on Devices on the left side of PC & devices. In the right pane scroll down and under Download over metered connections, move the slider right or left to turn it on or off. (see screenshot below)​
NOTE: The default setting is off.​
Windows_8.1_PC_settings-2.jpg
3. When finished, you can close PC settings if you like.​


That's it,
Shawn


 

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Thanks Shawn for this very useful Tutorial.:thumb:
 

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You're welcome Brummyfan, and thank you. :)
 

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Hello peaceful1, and welcome to Eight Forums.

The setting is to "download over metered connections". Turning it off, will have devices not download when you are on a metered connection. :)
 

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  • OS
    64-bit Windows 10
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Custom self built
    CPU
    Intel i7-8700K OC'd to 5 GHz
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus XI Formula Z390
    Memory
    64 GB (4x16GB) G.SKILL TridentZ RGB DDR4 3600 MHz (F4-3600C18D-32GTZR)
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS ROG-STRIX-GTX1080TI-O11G-GAMING
    Sound Card
    Integrated Digital Audio (S/PDIF)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    2 x Samsung Odyssey G7 27"
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    1TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2,
    4TB Samsung 990 PRO PRO M.2,
    8TB WD MyCloudEX2Ultra NAS
    PSU
    OCZ Series Gold OCZZ1000M 1000W
    Case
    Thermaltake Core P3
    Cooling
    Corsair Hydro H115i
    Keyboard
    Logitech wireless K800
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 3
    Internet Speed
    1 Gb/s Download and 35 Mb/s Upload
    Browser
    Internet Explorer 11
    Antivirus
    Malwarebyte Anti-Malware Premium
    Other Info
    Logitech Z625 speaker system,
    Logitech BRIO 4K Pro webcam,
    HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M477fdn,
    APC SMART-UPS RT 1000 XL - SURT1000XLI,
    Galaxy S23 Plus phone
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