How to Disable Automatic App Updates in Windows 10

Last Updated: January 31, 2023

Automatic app updates can be very annoying in Windows 10. Sometimes they will affect or use up all your internet data. This wikiHow article shows you how to disable automatic Windows Store app updates on your computer.

1

Open the Microsoft Store app.

Click the Microsoft Store icon
. Usually, you can find it on the Start menu or in the taskbar.
- Alternatively, click on the Start menu and search for "Microsoft store."

2

Click the account menu.

Click the three horizontal dots. You'll see them at the top-right corner. This opens the account menu.

3

Select "Settings."

Click Settings on the menu. It will be the second option.

4

Turn "Update apps automatically" off.

Toggle off the switch next to "Update apps automatically"
. The blue switch will turn to grey
after you do so. The color of the switch might be different on your PC.
- If you see the switch is off, updates for Windows apps are already disabled, so you don't have to change anything.