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Metered connection - Data usage issue

tushar

Mon May 11, 2020 10:18:29 pm

I've a metered connection since may, it has a 2gb/day cap ... so I enabled the restrict background usage option ...
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the last couple days I've noticed that some background data gets downloaded, around 300-400 mb daily without any apparent reason .....
I monitored all the background processes, factory reset my router (which comes with strong password) and everything I could
yesterday it crossed 1gb and today around 700 mb
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it is very anoying that I can't use 50% of what already is so limited ....
please help me ... I have no idea what's going on ...

Swarfendor437

Tue May 12, 2020 2:57:05 pm

Hi, I will PM AZorin to see if he can offer a solution for you. ;) :D

AZorin

Wed May 13, 2020 3:35:18 pm

It appears that your computer might be configured to check for and download security updates in the background. If you wish to disable this feature in order to reduce data usage, please follow these steps:
1. Press the Logo/Windows key on your keyboard to search for & open "Software & Updates"
2. Navigate to the "Updates" tab
3. Open the dropdown menu beside "Automatically check for updates:" and select "Never"
4. Open the dropdown menu beside "When there are security updates:" and select "Display immediately" (so they are not automatically downloaded)
5. Close the Software & Updates app, without clicking the "Reload" button if prompted.