Optimize update scheduling for scientific apps.
Optimize update scheduling for scientific apps.
I handle geology work in a lab setting. Our main device (cavity ringdown spectrometer) runs on a Windows 10 computer, which is the only one with internet access. Updates are causing frequent interruptions—typically 5 to 7 days without interruption, but new samples arrive every 15 minutes. Windows often forces updates during operation, halting the run and preventing second controls from working, rendering the data unusable. I’ve paused updates for a month, but coordinating this across multiple users is challenging. Do you have an alternative approach? Also, how can I stop Windows from updating while another app is active?
We at the government lab I work for utilize a Kace K1000 device within a domain for handling updates. It functions perfectly. Instead: perform updates manually on the PC, then disconnect from the network during the process. It’s not ideal, but it’s a solution to the limitations of Windows.
I’m not aware of a reliable method; only some less effective approaches exist. If a connection isn’t necessary, simply remove it. For connections you still require, you can restrict access to Windows Update servers. Microsoft keeps a catalog of servers to add to a whitelist or remove from a blacklist. Instead of relying on the system, you may manually disable any settings that permit downloads from external caches, ensuring other devices don’t become affected.