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Tom777

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My problem is with "Automatic Updates". I have to turn off my tablet when I leave work, but the tablet wants to update and I'm instructed not to shut down until complete. as I can't wait, I put the tab away and when I log in the next morning, I'm instructed to wait as updates were not complete and those that were during the process are now being removed. how can I disable the "Automatic Updates"? Thanks,
Tom
 

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    Tablet
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    Microsoft Surface RT
goto setting and search for automatic update
and there you would find and option
1. never update
2. trun off update .etc
 

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    windows 8.1 pro
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Nebisjames

I do not have that option when I go to settings and search. it only gives me updates and do I want to update now .
Thanks, Tom
 

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System One

  • OS
    RT 8.1
    Computer type
    Tablet
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Microsoft Surface RT
Tom777 said:
I do not have that option when I go to settings and search. it only gives me updates and do I want to update now .
Thanks, Tom
Click to expand...

You are right.
Surface RT users do not have the options as described to you.
However, there is a Hide option.
When you view the update, you can hide it by a long press at the update, then tap Hide update.
 

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  • OS
    win8.1/win10
Surface RT 8.1

What does hiding the update accomplish?
Thanks, Tom
 

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System One

  • OS
    RT 8.1
    Computer type
    Tablet
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Microsoft Surface RT
Hiding makes Windows Update ignore the update. If Win RT had the ability to turn off Automatic Updates, you would still get nagged to do the update.

If you later decide you want to install the hidden update you will need to unhide it. Maybe davidhk can explain how to unhide a hidden update using Win RT.
 

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Open Windows Update > left side, 3 options listed :
Check for updates
View update history
Restore hidden updates

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