How to prevent the uploading of updates to other PCs on Windows 10

You can stop your device from uploading parts of updates to other peers locally and on the internet, and in this guide, we'll show you how.

Windows 10 uses its Delivery Optimization feature to download updates more quickly onto your device using multiple sources (in addition to Microsoft), including from random PCs on the internet and local network. However, participating in this peer-to-peer network, it also means that Windows 10 will use your internet connection to upload updates to other PCs.

Although this mechanism helps to reduce data usage to keep systems updated and prevents saturating the Windows Update service, there could be scenarios where you may want to disable the feature. For example, if you don't like the idea of Microsoft using your internet. You use a limited connection. You have privacy concerns, or you just want to stay in full control of your bandwidth.

In this Windows 10 guide, we'll walk you through the steps to stop uploading updates to other computers on the internet or local network.

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How to stop uploading updates on Windows 10

In order to block your PC from uploading updates to other devices, use these steps:

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