How to Disable SCCM Software Updates on Client Workstations

Question

Hi,
I have enabled Software Updates for all clients, to create a baseline for reporting. The intent was to then disable Software Updates via. SCCM Client Settings, so that our clients could continue receiving updates from Microsoft until we were ready to deploy
updates to our clients.
After modifying the SCCM Client Settings, the Software Update Cycles/actions removed from the Configuration Manager Client on the workstations, however the local policy on the workstation remained configured (did not revert back to Non-Configured).
and the workstation is still looking to the SCCM for Windows Updates.
Using SCCM, how do I get the workstations back to Microsoft for Windows/Microsoft Updates?
TIA,
Bill

Answer 1

>I've read that you shouldn't mix SCCM and Group Policy for Windows Updates, when you're intending
to use SCCM.
Correct - if you are using Group Policy to manage the Windows Update settings, ConfigMgr will not be able to manage them.  You're post implied you did not want to manage updates with ConfigMgr.
> not all of our workstations are on a domain; so that's not really a complete solution for
us.
ConfigMgr is designed to easily configure devices to update against ConfigMgr, not Microsoft Update, so there isn't just a check box for what you want.
Consider using ConfigMgr Compliance Settings to manage the registry keys for the Windows Update settings you are looking for on your devices.
I hope that helps,
Nash
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