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(Windows 10) Restart Without Updating in C++

I need a way to restart my pc in C++ and do it in a way that Windows doesn't install updates on that restart. Is this possible?

I know you can do a restart using system("shutdown -r -t 0");

or ExitWindowsEx( EWX_REBOOT | EWX_FORCE, SHTDN_REASON_FLAG_PLANNED )

but both of these install updates while restarting. Any Ideas?

Solution

  • For me, a solution that worked was going into "Services" application and disabling "Windows Updates". Then whenever I restart normally, it won't update.