In message , Stef
writes
You can always turn off udates. Had a client who had me turn off
updates on his XP box (SP2) after one screwed up everything. Ran it
for 7 years without problems.

But with many versions of Win 10, it appears you can't turn off updates.

And, with regard to Paul's earlier point, I think it might be OK if you
have a Win8.1 tablet from HP, Lenovo or someone, but it could be
stressful with a rebadged Chinese device like mine.

It may be significant that I have the reserve Win 10 offer on the
laptops, but not in the Linx W8.1 tablet.
--
Bill