Every time Microsoft releases a new version of Windows, its servers get slammed.
To help alleviate this burden, Windows 10 can download updates from other users computers.
The problem is, it can use up your bandwidth and data caps to do so.
Heres how to turn it off.
This new distribution method works a lot like torrents do.
This is a great feature for those who have no data cap and want fast updates.
The problem is, many ISPs havesome form of data cap.
This can potentially use up your allotment of data without you even realizing its happened.
To turn it off, take these actions:
Search for Check for updates in the Start menu.
Under Windows Update choose Advanced options.
Under Choose how updates are installed click Choose how updates are delivered.
block the toggle under Updated from more than one place.
This will prevent your gear from being used as a peer-to-peer server in distributing updates.
Whenever the next update rolls around, it may be worth turning this back on.
Just watch your data usage when you do.
Windows 10 steals your bandwidth to send other people updates| The Next Web
