Disabling OS Updates
Motives§
Operating system updates interrupt the SmartPTT continuous operation due to the computer restart. Also, they may unpredictably change computer settings vital for SmartPTT. Based on that, it is recommended to disable the OS updates at least on server computer.
The article below explains how to disable Windows updates locally on the computer.
Prerequisites§
Log on to the computer as a system administrator.
Procedure§
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Open Local Group Policy Editor.
How to...
Follow the instruction below to open Local Group Policy Editor:
- Right click the Start button.
The shortcut menu appears. - From the shortcut menu, select Run.
- In the Run dialog box,
in the Open field,
enter
gpedit.msc
The Local Group Policy Editor window appears.
- Right click the Start button.
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In the left pane of the editor, expand Computer Configuration → Administrative Templates → Windows Components.
- In the right pane of the editor,
double click Configure Automatic Updates.
The Configure Automatic Updates window appears.
- In the window that appears,
click the Disabled option.
Then click OK.
The window is closed; updates are turned off. - If required, restart the computer.