You can take back some control of Windows Update if you use Windows 10 Pro. You have to use a mix of group policy and the disable update tool from Microsoft:
http://techgage.com/article/ta...
The two mixed together allows you to selectively install updates while preventing others. It's a little more convoluted that previous OSs, but it can be done. The problem is that Windows will nag you when there is an update, including a full splash screen like a UAC warning saying you have to update.
If you are running Home, then yeah, it's all or nothing, disable service or live with constant fear of a failed update.
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You can take back some control of Windows Update if you use Windows 10 Pro. You have to use a mix of group policy and the disable update tool from Microsoft: http://techgage.com/article/ta... The two mixed together allows you to selectively install updates while preventing others. It's a little more convoluted that previous OSs, but it can be done. The problem is that Windows will nag you when there is an update, including a full splash screen like a UAC warning saying you have to update. If you are running Home, then yeah, it's all or nothing, disable service or live with constant fear of a failed update.