2 guides tagged with "Disable update and app sharing"

This script disables Windows' peer-to-peer update sharing service. Delivery Optimization or Windows Update Delivery Optimization is a Windows feature that distributes Windows and Microsoft Store app updates through peer-to-peer sharing. This feature enables Windows to download updates not just from Microsoft's servers but also from other computers. Microsoft states that its goal is to serve Windows and Store apps faster By default, Windows downloads updates from and shares them with: Com...

This script prevents Windows from downloading updates and app's from other computers, ensuring updates come only from Microsoft servers. By default, Windows shares updates and apps between computers on the same network (LAN). This means your PC both sends updates to and receives apps and updates from other computers. This sharing method is called "peer-to-peer (P2P)" or "peering". This can pose a privacy and security risk if updates come from unauthorized or modified sources. The script protects...