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Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about Win Update Stop software. Should you
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After you have installed the software, it will run in trial mode. To activate it open the GUI, then click on the top menu Help -> License Status. It will open the Activator window where you can insert the serial key, then click the button "Activate" to activate the product.
Yes, you need an active Internet connection to activate or deactivate a license key. This is required to make sure your license key is valid and not expired.
If you get the error "Failed to connect to the server due to network error" in the activation window, it means NVTLicenseManager.exe or NVTActivator.exe failed to connect to the remote web server to validate the license key. You need to allow the following processes in your firewall to perform outbound connections on TCP port 443 (HTTPS):
C:\Program Files (x86)\NoVirusThanks\NVT License Manager\NVTActivator.exe
C:\Program Files (x86)\NoVirusThanks\NVT License Manager\NVTLicenseManager.exe
C:\Program Files\NoVirusThanks\Win Update Stop\WinUpdStopSvc.exe
Yes, click here to open the Customer Portal web page. To login the first time you need to click on the "Forgot Password?" link, then enter your email used during the order and click on the "Recover Password" button. You will receive via email (check also the spam folder) a link to reset your password, make sure to use a 15+ chars strong password. From the Customer Portal you can manage all your purchased licenses.
It means your license cannot be activated in other devices because it has reached its allowed activations limit (number of devices where it can be installed). To solve this issue you need to deactivate the license from at least one device. You can delete activations via the Customer Portal: The first time that you login click on "Forgot Password?" link and enter your email used during the order, then click on "Recover Password" button.

You will receive a link to reset your password, so finally then you can login to the Customer Portal and manage your license keys. To delete an activation, click on the license key, then on the top-right you have a button "Activations", click it to view activated devices. Now here click on the hostname that identifies your device you want to deactivate the license, then click on the 3 "vertical dots" on the right and click "Delete". This will delete the activation for that device (hostname), so then you can activate the license on another device.

How to deactivate a device via Customer Portal →
If you need to transfer the license key to a new or different computer, you need to first deactivate the license key in the computer where it has been activated. Alternatively you can manage your license keys and activations from the Customer Portal.
Open the application GUI, then click on the top menu Help -> License Status. It will open the Activator window, click the button "Deactivate" to deactivate the serial key. Once the key has been deactivated, you can use the key in a new or different computer. Alternatively you can manage your license keys and activations from the Customer Portal. Here is a video tutorial that shows how to deactivate the license from a device via the Customer Portal:

How to deactivate a license via Customer Portal →
The license works for all users of the computer.
You should allow or exclude all .exe and .dll files located in the following folders:
C:\Program Files (x86)\NoVirusThanks\NVT License Manager\
C:\Program Files\NoVirusThanks\Win Update Stop\
It is possible your security software is blocking following processes:
C:\Program Files\NoVirusThanks\Win Update Stop\WinUpdateStop.exe
C:\Program Files\NoVirusThanks\Win Update Stop\WinUpdStopSvc.exe
C:\Program Files (x86)\NoVirusThanks\NVT License Manager\NVTLicenseManager.exe
C:\Program Files (x86)\NoVirusThanks\NVT License Manager\NVTActivator.exe
Make sure they are allowed or excluded in your other security software. Then try to restart the PC and if problem persists, try to uninstall and re-install Win Update Stop.
You need to allow outbound connections to following processes:
C:\Program Files (x86)\NoVirusThanks\NVT License Manager\NVTActivator.exe
C:\Program Files (x86)\NoVirusThanks\NVT License Manager\NVTLicenseManager.exe
C:\Program Files\NoVirusThanks\Win Update Stop\WinUpdStopSvc.exe
You need to allow them to connect on TCP port 443 (HTTPS).
All the above executables are digitally signed.
You need to allow outbound connections to following hosts:
downloads.winupdatestop.com
downloads.novirusthanks.org
api.cryptlex.com
The setup.exe file supports the following parameters:
/LICENSEKEY=XXXXXX-XXXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX
To automatically activate the application (internet connection required).
/IMPORTSETTINGS="C:\ExportedSettings.ini"
To automatically import a previously exported INI settings file.
/VERYSILENT
Enable silent installation without showing any prompt dialog.
/NORESTART
Do not restart the PC even if it is required.
Run WinUpdateStop.exe file with the following parameters:
WinUpdateStop.exe /import "C:\ExportedSettings.ini" /keepfile
You need to run the above command with Administrator rights. If you omit the /keepfile parameter, the INI file will be removed after it has been imported.
The product will stop working and it will show the Activator GUI saying the license is expired. You need a valid (unexpired) license key to keep using the product.
Payments are securely handled by our partner FastSpring.
You can safely pay using PayPal or a credit card (Visa, MasterCard, etc).
Here you can find some of the possible reasons for the cases when a credit card is declined while you are trying to make a purchase via a FastSpring payment platform:

  • 1) Invalid credit card number or billing address was entered.
  • 2) Incorrect or expired credit card expiration date.
  • 3) A hold has been placed on the account. This happens sometimes when the credit card company detects a transaction they don’t believe fits your normal buying pattern and are concerned that it might be a fraud or a charge that you didn't authorize.
  • 4) A restriction may have been placed on the account. For example, the account may be set up to not be used outside the country in which the card was issued.
  • 5) Insufficient funds on the credit card.
  • 6) The amount exceeds the limit set for daily or internet purchases.

If your credit card is declined again after that you have checked all data is correct, you should try to call your bank (credit card issuer) to inquire about further details and see if they can help you understand why your credit card failed to make the payment.
On the checkout page, on the right sidebar "Your Payment" click on "Enter Promotional Code" link, then enter the coupon code and click the "Apply" button.
Possible due to Risk Analysis from FastSpring, you may need to contact them from this link. Scroll down and click on "Contact Support" button, fill all the required details and click on Next button to complete the request. Only FastSpring can allow a canceled or declined order due to Risk Analysis. Another possible solution would be to use a different email, a few users have reported problems using Tutanota emails.
When you purchase a license it has a validity of 365 days (1 year) from when you made the purchase. So for example, if you purchase 10 licenses on 20 September 2020 then they will be valid until 20 September 2021 (for 1 year).
They will expire normally after 1 year from when you made the purchase.
You can test our product for 30-days so you can purchase a license only if it meets your requirements. For this reason we do not offer a refund for purchased licenses.
When you purchase a license you actually subscribe to a yearly subscription that is automatically renewed every 1 year from the date of when the purchase was made. Your payment method (credit card) will be automatically rebilled before the subscription expires. You will be notified via email one week before the subscription will expire.
You can visit the Account Management (provided by FastSpring) web page to manage or cancel your subscription. Just enter your email used during the purchase, you will receive a link to manage your orders and subscriptions.
If you cancel your subscription you will not be re-billed on the next charge. Your subscription (license key) will still be considered valid by our product until it will expire.
We just save your email address and your IP address. All details inserted during the order and payment phase are safely handled by our partner FastSpring.
No, payments are securely handled by our partner FastSpring.
Yes you will receive an email 2 weeks and 1 week before subscription expires.
FastSpring (our payment provider) will try to renew your subscription after 7 days from the first failed attempt, then if also this second attempt will fail, the subscription will be canceled automatically and the license key status will be set to "expired".
Invoices are handled by our partner FastSpring, you should click on this link for information about updating invoice details. Basically, you will need to contact FastSpring Consumer Support , on the web page select "Billing Information" radio button, on Category specify like "Billing Info Update" or "Invoice Update" and fill all required fields, then submit your request. FastSpring should then contact you or send you the updated invoice.
Invoices are handled by our partner FastSpring , you will receive the invoice to your email after that your payment has been successfully processed. Additionally, you can visit the Account Management web page to manage your invoices. Just enter your email used during the purchase, you will receive a link to access your account page.
No, we do not officially support it anymore.
Windows 7 SP1, 8, 8.1, 10, 11 (32-bit & 64-bit).
Windows Server 2012, 2016, 2019, 2022 (32 & 64-bit).
Win Update Stop Enterprise version unlocks options that let you manage Windows Updates on a fleet of devices via a remote settings file. You can watch this video tutorial that explains how to manage (disable or enable) Windows Updates on a fleet of devices:
When you click the "Disable" button on Win Update Stop GUI then Windows Updates will be disabled until you re-enable them by clicking the "Enable" button. However, on some versions of Windows 10 and Windows 11 there may be the possibility that Windows operating system may re-enable Windows Updates somehow. To solve this issue just enable the option "Enable a more aggressive method to disable Windows Updates" and then click again the button "Disable" to re-disable Windows Updates.
No, it generally uses less than 50 MB of memory, CPU usage is very low.
Just open the program and click on "Disable" button to disable Windows Updates. Or click on "Enable" button to re-enable previously disabled Windows Updates.
No, else the Windows Updates may be re-enabled by Windows after a reboot or after some time. You need to keep Win Update Stop installed in your system because it automatically disables Windows Updates in the background if they get re-enabled.
Yes, you can close the application, but do NOT uninstall it.
Open the program and click the "Enable" button.
Yes, you can use "WinUpdateStop.exe /disableupdates" to disable updates (the program exits once done) and "WinUpdateStop.exe /enableupdates" to enable updates (the program exits once done). Remember that you need to keep our program installed in your system, else Windows may re-enable the updates after some time.
This product is developed and maintained by NoVirusThanks Company Srl.

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