The tenth modification of Windows has a rather interesting possibility of using the so-called limit connection of Windows 10, which most users ignore for some reason, considering its activation to be absolutely unnecessary and not understanding what the advantage of setting restrictions may consist in. Let's try to figure out what it is, how to activate it, and why it is sometimes advisable to use them.
What is a limit connection in Windows 10?
First, let's define the term itself. Some users are somewhat biased towards such a function, believing that using a limited connection of Windows 10 may lead to the fact that the Internet speed will drop significantly or installed programs that may require mandatory access to the Internet during operation will not work correctly. This is an absolute delusion!
The limit is set on the use of traffic for having connections on stationary computer terminals or laptops, and for mobile networks and devices it is active by default (for example, when you connect to the Internet via a smartphone modem or a mobile operator service). Roughly speaking, activating a limit connection in Windows 10 on desktop computers and laptops can save traffic and not go beyond the amount of data reception / transmission that is provided to you by the provider. This is especially clearly seen in cases where you do not have unlimited Internet, and all additional gigabytes that go beyond the scope of the contract must be paid separately.
What is the advantage of setting traffic limits?
The main advantage when activating this option in Windows 10 64 bit or x86 is that this technique can ensure that even updates to the system or components of the built-in protection (Windows Defender) will not be automatically downloaded and installed. But without this it is impossible to disable the same “Update Center” in the tenth modification of the system after receiving recent (forced updates and upgrades) by any other methods. Packages are installed automatically, regardless of your desire (and sometimes even at the most inopportune time). It is obvious that you can set a limit and get rid of the annoying installation of all that you do not need.
How to set a limit connection in Windows 10?
Activation of this option is performed in the network section, which is called up via the options menu. Since this type of restriction works mainly with Wi-Fi-based wireless networks (although you can also set a limit for Ethernet if you wish), you need to go to the Wi-Fi item in the menu on the left.
Here, you must first click on the name of your connection, and then in the limit connection block, move the switch to the right, setting it to the on state.
If there are other available networks that you use at home, the limits are activated in the same way.
A simpler method of accessing activation parameters is calling the menu of available connections in the system tray by clicking on the wireless connection icon, after which you will need to click on the "Properties" hyperlink. Then the same section will open.
Configure basic settings
To set the required options, click on the button for setting the limit, and then in the window with the presented parameters select the type of limit, units of measure and traffic restriction.
Most importantly, do not forget to set the start date for the system to know at what exact time to start applying the restriction to the configured network.
To further limit the use of traffic by system services and even the “Shop”, activate the constant limit item (“Always”) just below. This will limit the background data transfer (as, in fact, follows from the name of the parameter block itself).
By and large, it was possible to describe the installation of restrictions for Ethernet-based connections, which is performed due to rather complicated actions with the registry and changing the owner and permissions for the DefaultMediaCost directory. However, at the moment it is unlikely that someone else has not had the Creators Update upgrade installed (and this method only works for systems that have not received such an update), therefore, in all updated versions, it is easiest to use the same section of the network and the Internet in options menu, but instead of the Wi-Fi menu, use the Ethernet section and set the required restrictions in the same way.
Deactivation of restrictions
As for how to disable the limit connection in Windows 10, you probably do not need to be seven spans in the forehead to guess that deactivation is performed by performing reverse actions. And in the case of mobile devices, when a limited connection is established automatically, you can simply move the fader to an inactive position, after which all limits will be reset. The most interesting thing is that when you deactivate the limit itself, the previously set options do not need to be reset.