There have also been reports of the latest Windows update getting into an endless download/fail/download loop for some Windows 10 users.
Also it is important to note that Windows will revert to the default values of many settings that had be chosen previously.
Windows 10 is not a good choice of OS for anyone on a data capped service.
Windows 10 is not a good choice of OS for anyone on a data capped service.Amen to that!
Also it is important to note that Windows will revert to the default values of many settings that had be chosen previously. - Gwalk
You really can not turn off auto update in Win10
IF you are connected wirelessly you can set your connection under Win10's WiFi settings to "metered" but that will only delay the update.
When you do finally update Win10 it will have likely reset all your previous custom settings including undoing the "set to metered" setting.
In addition to updates, wind10 will collect data from your computer and "share it" with MS. It is known as "Telemetry".
You are mistaken in thinking you have turned off Win10 updates.
"If this is all true then wouldn't EVERY user on Hughesnet be having some sort of problem?"
And they are, its just a matter of degree.
A Hughes Ultra 50/50 plan is going to take that usage in stride. Not good, but it can take it.
Many users are going to have a fair degree of computer experience and will have made changes to their systems to lessen the impact.
Again many user will be aware of the update/fail/update error that happens to some Win10 users and have taken steps to break that loop if it applies.
There are a number of Win10 options that you can disable that will lessen the impact ... Cortanna, One Drive and all Sync and Telemetry functions among them.
And they are, its just a matter of degree.And timing... the Anniversary Edition Upgrade has been steadily rolling out since August 2 and will not be completed until sometime in November. Sooner or later Microsoft's love is gonna getcha, it's just a matter of time - with all due credit to the Grass Roots ;).
Old Labs,
Its OK to mention Brand Ex here.
We all face a common enemy and its name is Microsoft Windows Update.