I have advised my clients to do what I have dreaded doing for years -- turn off Automatic Windows Update.
The problem is compounded by an incessant drive by Microsoft to install Windows 10 on your computer without your permission. They keep re-installing KB3035583 (that is the enabler) on your computer, even if you uninstall it. The result is the huge download and then constant nags without an apparent way to say no.
So I have advised my clients to shut down WU. Once a month on the 2nd Tuesday, they will get an email from me advising to manually start WU and then to reject specific updates like KB3035583. Then update.WU remains on NEVER.
If you see the Windows flag on the bottom right of your screen, chances are pretty high, your computer already has the Win10 file. Even if you do not, it may be on your computer by now anyway. Here are instructions on how to rid yourself of it:
If you are using windows 7, and have not installed win10 and do not want it, here is a procedure that I have used many times and it works.
Take Windows Update off automatic -- Never check
Task Manager, processes, find and end GWX.exe
Control Panel, Uninstall a program, View installed updates, WAIT a long time till you see the green bar complete its long trip to the right
Now, search for KB3035583, uninstall it
Restart the PC
Disk cleanup, do the 2nd step for System -- this takes a while
You should find a Temporary Installation file there that is anywhere from 4 to 8 Gigabytes. It is the Win10 downloaded file. Put a check mark on that item.
OK, Delete Files
Restart
The startup will take a long time while it finishes cleanup
Windows 10 PCs automatically check for updates and install any updates they find. You can take some control over this and have Windows 10 install updates on your schedule, but these options are hidden. Windows Update really wants to automatically update on Windows 10.
Professional, Enterprise, and Education editions of Windows 10 have access to group policy and registry settings for this, but even Home editions of Windows 10 give you a way to stop updates from automatically downloading. Star wars battlefront 2 next dlc.
Prevent Automatic Downloading of Updates on a Specific Connection
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When you set a connection as “metered,” Windows 10 won’t automatically download updates on it. Windows 10 will automatically set certain types of connections — cellular data connections, for example — as metered. However, you can set any connection like as a metered connection.
So, if you don’t want Windows 10 automatically downloading updates on your home network connection, just set it as a metered connection. Windows 10 will automatically download updates when you connect your device to an unmetered network, or when you set the network it’s connected to as unmetered again. And yes, Windows will remember this setting for each individual network, so you can disconnect from that network and reconnect all you like.
Do you have an Internet connection with limited data? Just mark it as metered and Windows 10 won’t automatically download updates on it. If your connection offers unlimited downloads at a specific time — for example, during the middle of the night — you could mark the connection as unmetered occasionally at these times to download updates and mark it as metered after the updates are downloaded.
RELATED:How to Set an Ethernet Connection as Metered in Windows 8 and 10
To change this option for a Wi-Fi network, open the Settings app, head to Network & Internet > Wi-Fi, and click the name of the Wi-Fi network you’re currently connected to. Enable the “Set as metered connection” option on the properties page. This option only affects the Wi-Fi network you’re currently editing, but Windows will remember this setting for each individual Wi-Fi network on which you change it.
To change this option for a wired Ethernet network, open the Settings app, head to Network & Internet > Ethernet, and click the name of your Ethernet connection. Enable the “Set as metered connection” option on the properties page.
After enabling this option, Windows Update will say “Updates are available. We’ll download the updates as soon as you connect to Wi-Fi, or you can download the updates using your data connection (charges may apply.)” By marking a connection as metered, you’ve tricked Windows into thinking it’s a mobile data connection–for example, you might be tethering your PC to your smartphone. You can click the Download button to download and install updates at your leisure.
Stop Windows Update From Automatically Rebooting Your Computer
RELATED:How to Set “Active Hours” So Windows 10 Won’t Restart at a Bad Time
So maybe you don’t mind the automatic downloads, but you just don’t want Windows to restart while you’re in the middle of something. Windows 10 is okay about this, since it lets you set a 12 hour window called “Active Hours” in which it won’t automatically reboot.
To set Active Hours, head to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update. Click or tap “Change Active Hours” under Update Settings. From there, you’ll set the times you don’t want Windows to automatically restart.
You can also override those active hours to schedule certain reboots when an update is ready. You can read more about how to do that here.
Prevent Windows Update From Installing Specific Updates and Drivers
RELATED:How to Uninstall and Block Updates and Drivers on Windows 10
If Windows 10 insists on installing a specific update or driver that’s causing problems, you can prevent Windows Update from installing that particular update. Microsoft doesn’t provide a built-in way to block updates and drivers from automatically being downloaded, but it does offer a downloadable tool that can block updates and drivers so Windows won’t download them. This gives you a way to opt out of specific updates–uninstall them and “hide” them from being installed until you unhide them.
Use Group Policy to Disable Automatic Updates (Professional Editions Only)
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Editor’s Note: This option, while it still exists, seems to no longer work in the Anniversary Update for Windows 10, but we’ve left it here in case anyone wants to try it. Proceed at your own risk.
You should really consider leaving automatic updates enabled for security reasons. But, there is an option that will let you choose how updates are installed on your own schedule, but it’s buried in Group Policy. Only Professional, Enterprise, and Education editions of Windows 10 have access to the Group Policy editor. To access the group policy editor, press Windows Key + R, type the following line into the Run dialog, and press Enter:
Navigate to Computer ConfigurationAdministrative TemplatesWindows ComponentsWindows Update.
Locate the “Configure Automatic Updates” setting in the right pane and double-click it. Set it to “Enabled,” and then select your preferred setting. For example, you can choose “Auto download and notify for install” or “Notify for download and notify for install.” Save the change.
Visit the Windows Update pane, click “Check for updates,” and then select “Advanced options.” You should see your new setting enforced here. You’ll also see a note saying “Some settings are managed by your organization,” informing you that these options can only be changed in Group Policy.
To disable this later, go back to the Group Policy editor, double-click the “Configure Automatic Updates” setting, and then change it from “Enabled” to “Not configured.” Save your changes, visit the Windows Update pane again, click “Check for updates,” and then select “Advanced options.” You’ll see everything change back to the default setting. (Windows Update only seems to notice the setting change after you click “Check for updates.”)
Use the Registry to Disable Automatic Updates (Professional Editions Only)
Editor’s Note: This option, while it still exists, seems to no longer work in the Anniversary Update for Windows 10, but we’ve left it here in case anyone wants to try it. Proceed at your own risk.
This setting can be configured in the registry, too. This registry hack does exactly the same thing as the above Group Policy setting. However, it also only seems to work on Professional editions of Windows 10.
Download our Disable Automatic Updates on Windows 10 registry hack and double-click one of the included .reg files to make Windows Update notify for download and notify for install, auto download and notify for install, or auto download and schedule the install. There’s also a .reg file that will delete the registry value the other files create, allowing you to go back to the default settings. This only worked when we tried it on Windows 10 Pro, not Home.
After changing this option, visit the Windows Update pane in the Settings app and click “Check for updates.” You can then click “Advanced options” and you’ll see your new setting here. (You have to perform a check for updates before Windows Update notices your changed setting.)
If you’d like to do this yourself, the exact setting you’ll need to change is under HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREPoliciesMicrosoftWindowsWindowsUpdateAU — you’ll need to create the last few keys there. Create a DWORD value named “AUOptions” under the AU key and give it one of the following values:
There’s another “trick” making the rounds for this. It involves disabling the Windows Update system service in the Windows services administration tool. This isn’t a good idea at all, and will prevent your computer from receiving even crucial security updates. While it would be nice if Microsoft offered some more choice of when to install updates, you shouldn’t opt out of security updates entirely. To prevent Windows from automatically downloading updates on any PC, just set its connection as metered.
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On my new Windows 7 Home laptop I’m unable to download big files as downloads stop after some time. I know the problem is not with my ISP as BT downloads never stop like this and I’m able to download huge (>1GB) files over BT without any issue.
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Also, while loading some media rich sites like Google Reader the connection is reset with the following message: “Your connection to the server was reset.” However, if I open a new window, I’m able to browse other sites easily, which means that there is no issue with network connection.
Because of this issue, I’m unable to download any big file. I tried different browsers: Internet Explorer 8, Firefox, and Google Chrome. Moreover, installers that download during installation (e.g. Java JRE) cannot be installed as the download stops in between.
Kindly help me out.
i m having same problem related to cache, then i tried %temp% on widows run , deleted all the files, now i can download any files from torrent
Mass effect 2 best submachine gun. i have same problem related to it, then i tried %temp% on windows run, now i can download all the torrents file.
This thread has been around for a long time, and thre are different questions and many good suggestions on it already. The common thread seems to be that (browser) downloads are failing before completion, while other network comnunication is working. In my experience, these are the most common causes and solutions: 1. You are using an ADSL connection to the net, and its speed is set too high. Because DSL runs on analogue lines, there is a balance to be struck between speed and error rate. What tends to happen is that a fast download will cause an error, and your connection will be reset, stopping the download. You can call your ISP and ask them to help. They should be able to see how many times your connection has been reset recently, and can also observe the sound-to-noise ratio (SNR) ratio on your line. The ISP's solution is in most cases to lower your DSL speed, reducing the error rate. Alternatively, you can try using NetLimiter or similar software as suggestied by thecount2525. 2. Your MTU or other TCP settings may be particularly badly optimised for your system. If you are asking the question in this forum, chances are you don't know what that means, so get a TCP-optimising package and run it on your PC. This will speed up all your network communications and may help with the downloads.3. The Internet Explorer cache is set to a very high value. A reasonable value is somewhere between 10 and 100 MB. A much higher value will cause the system to slow down over time, and can affect browsing and downloading in particular. I don't thing this happened to the original poster of the thread, but it may be the case for others. To change the settings, click on the cog icon in IE and choose Internet options, then change the setting as shown in the screenshot below.
I would like to say thank you, Oron. You're comment about downloads being too fast for the computer got me thinking. I was having the same problem, but only when I was using a torrent client. I went in and put a limit on the download speed and have not had any problems since. Once again, thank you.
I am having the same problem. Windows 7 (SP1) on a desktop. Download of any file freezes part way through or never starts. eg. xmbc, skype, skype addins, windows update all never start or never complete. Bizarre as I can send and receive large emails so not a network problem - just a problem for downloads. Have also tried various browsers without any change.
Any suggestions
try to reset internet explorer settings http://support.microsoft.com/kb/923737
perhaps your security tools are responsible for this. Si if you can turn them off or uninstall and try to download files.
Just saw something similar to this one yesterday. Check your proxy settings. In most cases, it should be set to auto-detect your settings. Manual settings can cause this behavior if set improperly.
I would not recommend unisntalling your security software as suggested by ha14, but temporarily disabling a 3rd party software to test a single download is less risky and can eliminate said firewall as being the problem.
Kingdom come deliverance mod tools list. I have also seen similar behavior on a machine that had 2 on-demand antivirus scanners actively running on the box.
I'm not entirely sure where the cause of this problem originates but it must be in a system component common to all internet use. More than likely a cache-like component that Windows uses when it accesses the internet. I believe that the TEMP directory and the internet cache are used to interact with downloaded content and might cause the issue.
Some browsers appear to use a cache outside of the IE cache, whereas others place everything in the IE cache. It's something of a long-shot, but a cache/temp file clearing solution might do the trick.In theory, a corrupted download may somehow interfere with new download attempts of the same file. However, this is not something I'm an expert on - and it's only a theory at this point.This is a hail Mary: Try using CCleaner to clean the system's temp and cache files. Then reattempt the download.http://www.piriform.com/ccleaner Here's more information on the cache location:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Temporary_Internet_Files By the way, CCleaner can cause as many problems as it resolves. Only attempt its use judiciously.ha14's theory may be the best. It could be a virus.
what about when it stop thinking the download is complete but ist im trying to download pokemon and have tried 42 times but keeps stoping
I had something similar but I never got “Your connection to the server was reset.” After reading a hundred threads similar to this and trying every possible solution and I do mean everything that was recommended here and on other threads I finally tried something on my own. I'm running Windows 7 x64 and have firefox and IE with a DSL (6 Mbit business connection). I noticed on all the downloads that would fail that the download speed would ramp up to 730 kB a second and then just taper off to zero and remain hung up until cancelling. Coincidentally, 730 kB/sec is exactly 5.98 Mbit/sec. So, I downloaded NetLimiter3 and restricted my firefox to 700kB/sec. With three different test files that would not previously download after trying them different days and times over a 3 week period I was finally able to download every single one. I assume that possibly Windows 7 and Vista x64 or a combination of that with the latest browsers were probably trying to go beyond that 6 Mbit limit and for some reason when the ISP restricted the flow to that speed the OS/Browser couldn't handle it the way the older systems would. Probably be fixed with some patch to Windows sooner or later.
I can't believe that no one any thread ever suggested this could be the problem.. The computer was actually to fast for a change..
Thanks for the suggestion! I have the same issue but NetLimiter3 $30? I am sure there are other programs out there that can do the same for free.
In the mean time I will just stop/start DL when is locks up until the DL is complete.
I don't think the network is at blame, at least not for me. I can use the same URL with Firefox or IE and it works (I've tried many different URLs). Chrome just stops at some random point in the d/l. I'm talking about 50kb jpgs and 12mb movies. Size really doesn't seem to matter in this case. ;) Refreshing doesn't do any different. Restarting Chrome and/or the computer makes no difference. Had the same problem over 6 months ago. Uninstalled Chrome. I was hoping 6 months later would be better, but no.
I tried using flashget but the problem still persists.It starts downloading from the begining after the connection is reset. can anyone help ?
Srikanta,
I recommend that you submit a new question.
Hi Large file download gives - Out of memory. Unable to allocate required memory Sometimes malwares can do this, check if you have an infected process like run32dll.exe. Scan with clamwin, malwarebytes antimalware .
Connect your desktop directly to the modem. Just for diagnostics. Be sure your firewall is activated! If this confirms that it's the router, start with resetting it.
try this go to Registry editor, and change the DWORD value to 0 for the registry key “NoSelectDownloadDir” under the below registry path:
or To Enable the Download option http://www.ietips.net/downloads/enabledownloadtodisk.zip
To Disable the Days in History option http://www.ietips.net/downloads/disabledownloadtodisk.zip
Simply download, unzip the .zip files, and run the .reg file. Ensure to take backup of the registry before you run the .reg file.
If issue still exists, in order to troubleshoot this issue, please find a large file we would like to download. Then let's perform following steps to capture a log file.
1) Download NetMon3.3 from the following website and install it on the computer http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=983b941d-06cb-4658-b7f6-3088333d062f 2) Launch NetMon. 3) In the Microsoft Network Monitor window, click Create a new capture tab … 4) In the new tab, select all the Network Adapters in the Select Networks window. 5) Then, switch to Network Monitor, press F5 to start NetMon. 6) Try to download the large file. When it failed, go to step 7. 7) Go back to the NetMon window and press F7 to stop the NetMon. 8) Press Ctrl+S to save the Netmon file named test.
Sorry to sound stupid, but do you mean BT as BitTorrent or BT as in your UK ISP, British Telecom?
To offer an immediate solution though - I had very similar problems of download cutting out after a while when my driver was incorrect. I was using wireless, and the driver was one I found that I thought to be correct, but turned out it wasnt. I assumed it was correct since downloading did START and things sometimes worked, but it was actually for a different USB adapter. I suggest you either try to upgrade your wireless driver, or see if the problem persists when plugging in through Ethernet cable instead of using wireless.
There are a multitude of reasons this could be due to, but start with the above and post back, please. Then we can narrow the issue down.
It sounds a lot like your internet keeps disconnecting whenever you are downloading.
This may happen for various reasons: - problem with your network adapter - problem with your router or modem - forced disconnects through the provider (for private DSL those are usually every 12 or 24 hours)
When you try downloading the same file does it always stop after the same time (the same percentage) or is it random?
As for your examples:
Whenever a disconnect happens while downloading a file the download will stop and without using a download manager like FlashGet (www.flashget.com) or JDownloader (www.jdownloader.org) your system won't be able to continue from where it stopped.
This also coincides with your description of the Google Reader message. On a Private DSL connection you usually have a Dynamic IP which changes on every reconnect. What happens then is that Google Reader notices a change of your IP and logs you out of the system for security reasons.
BitTorrent is a different story: Torrent automatically splits files into very small pieces (thousends of them). All those pieces can be verified as downloaded or not. Because of that your download will continue from where it left of without any additional software or interaction.
Just to be sure: Is it possible that your Laptop goes into sleep mode while downloading or are you closing the Lid in-between?
I second using download manager, this would make sure that your downloads resume when connection is back again. Same applies when using torrent clients.