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To put it short: I'd like to schedule my windows updates to start/stop at certain times of day. How can I do this?
More explanation: This is because my internet traffic is limited by ISP and it's free only during a specific period throughout the day (2:00am-7:00am). I've set windows update setting to check for updates but notify me before downloading in order to prevent it from automatically using up my traffic. But then I have to manually tell it when to start downloading. I obviously don't want to stay up that late just to push a button.
So again, how can I schedule windows updates to start/stop at specified times?
I have a connection to my internet is is possible to configure the task to disconnect the internet? If so, how? I don't have previous experience with ask scheduler. – atoMerz – 2012-09-28T18:53:28.440
glad that I could be of help. :) – Ankit – 2012-09-28T19:07:06.127
1I'm gonna have to take that back :( The option mentioned is for installing at specified time and NOT downloading. It's only available when I choose the
install updates automatically
option. And when I do, it starts downloading updates shortly after. – atoMerz – 2012-09-28T19:18:08.507Sorry for that, Is it okay if some third party s/w gets involved in the solution ? – Ankit – 2012-09-28T19:38:18.050
I'd like to avoid that as much as possible, but if it's the only solution then I have no choice. – atoMerz – 2012-09-29T05:33:47.243
I think one possible solution will be Disconnecting to the internet after you leave the PC and then reconnect at 2:00 AM using some script, but problem is that if you need internet before 2:00 AM it will start downloading. – Ankit – 2012-10-04T14:12:03.273
@atoMerz I have updated the answer, have a look. – Ankit – 2012-10-04T14:28:42.603
Thanks, I'd vote up if I could. For some reason I can't vote up. – atoMerz – 2012-12-04T11:43:19.173