Take control of Windows updating and upgrading with InControl

guest · Feb 16, 2022

InControl controls Windows automatic updating/upgrading system by targeting it to a specific major version and feature update release. By default, the current release will be used. So if you “Take Control” with the major version and feature release shown in the boxes in the lower left, Windows will remain right where it is – only installing monthly security updates – until you “Release control”.

If you wish to move to a future release, say from Windows 10 21H1 to Windows 10 21H2, you can first “Release Control” to allow those two fields to be edited. Then change the “21H1” to “21H2” and press “Take Control”. Windows Update will now be targeted at the 21H2 feature release and will offer it for installation once it's available. And if you do nothing else, your system will remain there until you again deliberately release control.
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That's pretty much it. Like all of GRC's ultra lightweight freeware utilities, no setup or installation is required. Just run the utility with administrative rights. InControl's operation can be scripted from the command line, and full technical details about the Registry keys it changes is provided.
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guest · Feb 16, 2022

Take control of Windows updating and upgrading with InControl
February 16, 2022

InControl is a new free application for the Microsoft operating systems Windows 10 and Windows 11 that gives users control over updating and upgrading.

InControl is developed by Gibson Research and the successor of the free application Never10. Never10 was designed to prevent upgrades to Windows 10 from earlier versions of Windows.
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InControl brings updating and upgrading controls to Microsoft's Windows 10 and 11 operating systems. Users who want to stay on a specific version of Windows 10 or Windows 11 can do so using the app. While there are other means of achieving this, they do require making changes to the Windows Registry or using the Group Policy editor. With InControl, all of that comes at the press of the mouse button.
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InControl is a useful applications for Windows 10 and 11 administrators who want to keep the installed version of Windows and block upgrades to newer versions of the operating system.
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guest · Feb 17, 2022

InControl 1.0.2 Released (February 15, 2022)
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v1.0.0 ‑ Initial release.

v1.0.1 ‑ (2022/02/14) Added the “updates partially controlled” feature. Also added a feature to use the operating system internal build number as the first reference for determining the OS feature rhttps://downloadcenter.trendmicro.com/index.php?pattern_file=1elease. I was initially using the “DisplayVersion” from the Registry, but we found that it wasn't always present or accurate.

v1.0.2 ‑ (2022/02/15) For the versions and editions of Windows that do not need InControl, the two edit fields, their labels and the button are all removed rather than just being disabled to unclutter and simplify the interface.

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Rainwalker · Feb 17, 2022

Thanks mood. I have been a Steve Gibson appreciator for a very long time. Nice to see this new toy.

Rasheed187 · Feb 19, 2022

I don't get it, will this block Windows Update from the ability to download updates? I'm currently already using Win Update Stop from NoVirusThanks. I wonder if this brings any new to the table?

Rainwalker · Feb 19, 2022

When turned on you will only receive security updates. Nothing else. Want more then that? Turn it off.

Brummelchen · Feb 19, 2022

maybe only "home" users are concerned, since pro you can choose if you want quality updates, are offered separated.

Rasheed187 · Feb 22, 2022

Rainwalker said: ↑

When turned on you will only receive security updates. Nothing else. Want more then that? Turn it off.
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OK thanks, so it's not the same as Win Update Stop. And I remember GRC from back in the days, good to see he's still making useful tools.

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