The Q&A Facebook group has had several discussions related to various versions of Windows and how best to control Windows 10’s automatic update process – so that critical station machines don’t reboot unexpectedly.
Tips include
Windows 10 – Windows Update – Disable automatic updates – Registry
https://www.windowscentral.com/how-stop-updates-installing-automatically-windows-10
Also
https://www.windowscentral.com/how-set-ethernet-connection-metered-windows-10
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