How to disable Win 10 home edition from auto update with Windows Firewall.

  • Run the following commands in Command Prompt as Administrator.
    Run Cmd as Admin

  • You can disable windows 10 edition easily with Window Advance Firewall with just one command:

    netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Block SVCHOST tcp " dir=out action=block program="%SystemRoot%\System32\svchost.exe" enable=yes protocol=TCP

  • Allow Win10 update (when you want / need it):

      netsh advfirewall firewall set rule name="Block SVCHOST tcp" new enable=no

    • Block Auto Update Again.
      netsh advfirewall firewall set rule name="Block SVCHOST tcp" new enable=yes


  • Why: Like everyone in this reddit thread, I am tire of win10 auto update which slows down internet, waste hours, reboot my system any time it wants.
  • You can also change and double check the settings in GUI with "Windows Firewall with Advanced Security" Program.
    Win10 Firewall Screen