To disable Windows updates on your computer, complete the following steps:

1. Open the Start menu and select the gear icon to enter the Settings page.
2. Navigate to the Update & Security page.
3. Select Windows Update on the left pane.
4. Under the Update Settings page, click on Advanced Options.
5. Navigate to Pause Updates section and use the provided drop-down menu to select the amount of time that you would like to turn off Windows updates (up to 35 days).