How to Disable Automatic Maintenance in Windows 10

Automatic Maintenance in Windows 10 is a built-in feature that regularly performs updates, virus scans, disk optimization, and other tasks to keep the system running smoothly. However, some users find this activity disruptive, as it can slow down the system, especially when it runs during active work hours. Let’s explore how to disable Automatic Maintenance in Windows 10.

Step 1: Open Task Scheduler

To begin, we need to access the Windows Task Scheduler, where we can manage tasks related to Automatic Maintenance:

  • Press Win + S and type "Task Scheduler" in the search box.
  • Select Task Scheduler from the search results.

Step 2: Navigate to the Automatic Maintenance Tasks

In the Task Scheduler, follow this path to locate the settings:

  • Open the Task Scheduler Library.
  • Then navigate to Microsoft > Windows > TaskScheduler.

Here, you’ll find tasks related to Automatic Maintenance, allowing you to adjust their behavior as needed.

Step 3: Disable or Configure the Tasks

Now, to disable Automatic Maintenance, follow these steps:

  • Find the task named Regular Maintenance and right-click on it.
  • Select Disable from the context menu to stop the task entirely.

If you prefer not to disable maintenance completely, you can go to the Triggers tab and set a more convenient time for the task to run so it doesn’t interfere with your work.

Step 4: Use the Registry Editor (Optional)

If the previous steps didn’t have the desired effect, you can also adjust settings through the Registry Editor:

  • Press Win + R, type “regedit”, and hit Enter.
  • Navigate to the following path: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Schedule\Maintenance.
  • Create or modify the MaintenanceDisabled parameter (if it doesn’t exist, create it as a DWORD) and set its value to 1 to disable Automatic Maintenance.

After finishing, close the Registry Editor and restart your computer for the changes to take effect.