Automatic updates of Windows Store applications is turned on in any Windows system by default. This makes the update procedure entirely automated, and the user does not need to check for any new updates manually. This is a useful feature for people who forget to update their apps. It automatically downloads the latest version and even installs it automatically in the background. However, for people who have a limited data or internet plan, this can be a data drainer. Windows Store applications are not small in size, and updating all of them, every time a new version comes out will not be ideal.
You do have the option of turning off automatic updates for Windows Store applications, and if you are someone on a limited plan, then you should do it. There are several ways by which you can turn off the automatic updates for Windows Store applications, and here in this article, we will take a look at all of them. According to your convenience, pick out the method for turning off this automatic feature. So without further ado, let’s get into it.
How to disable automatic updates for Windows Store applications?
You can turn off windows update entirely, and that will disable windows store application updates too. But turning off the updates for Windows entirely might not be a smart move if you want the latest features and modifications of the latest Windows built. So here we have mentioned all the methods to turn off only the application updates selectively.
Disabling Windows Store application updates directly through Store Settings:
- Click on the search icon at the bottom and open up Windows Search. Search for “Windows Store” and when it shows up in the results, open it up.
- Once Windows Store opens up, click on the three-dot icon at the top and click on Settings.
- Click on the Home tab, and there you will see a toggle for automatic updates. Turn this toggle off.
- Once the toggle is turned off, you won’t have to deal with automatic updates for applications in the Windows Store.
Now you can change the setting any time you want by following the same steps and turning on the toggle again if you ever decide to have automatic updates turned on again.
