Kill Windows Update processes and services

kill-updates-precise.ps1

# kill-updates-precise.ps1
#
# So what is going on here? While developing my kernel driver for Windows
# I have found the fastest way is to have the target VM set up, and
# be ready for drvier to be deployed in a snapshot, deploy driver, test, 
# then rollback VM.
#
# Sadly, when Windows is restored at each rollback, it kicks of a series of
# update checks, like Windows Updater, Edge, OneDriver, Google etc.
# It is not enough to disable Windows Update, or Group Policy.
#
# Sure they waste bandwidth, and slows down the VM, only to be wiped out
# when I roll back the VM. But that isn't the main reason...
#
# When the Updaters run, they hold the Setup lock.
#
# To deploy your kernel driver, it needs the Setup lock.
#
# So when any of the Update processes run, you can not Deploy your
# driver. Of course, you can let the update happen, create a new
# snapshot etc. But. there. are. so. many. updates.
#
# But, instead Gemini and I cooked up this PowerShell script. Run
# as Administrator, start it before you snapshot. And enjoy
# debugging your drivers in peace.

# List of services to terminate that are causing issues
$servicesToKill = @(
    "wuauserv",        # Windows Update Service
    "BITS",            # Background Intelligent Transfer Service
#    "UsoSvc",          # Update Orchestrator Service
    "dosvc",           # Delivery Optimization
    "WaaSMedicSvc"     # Windows Update Medic Service
)

# List of standalone processes to kill
$processesToKill = @(
    "CompatTelRunner.exe",
    "usoclient.exe",
    "MoUsoCoreWorker.exe",
    "TiWorker.exe",
    "OneDrive.exe",
    "GoogleUpdate.exe",
    "GoogleUpdateCore.exe",
    "msiexec.exe"
)

Write-Host "Monitoring for unwanted update processes and services..."

while ($true) {
    # --- Check for and stop specific services ---
    foreach ($serviceName in $servicesToKill) {
        try {
            $service = Get-Service -Name $serviceName -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
            if ($service -and $service.Status -eq 'Running') {
                Write-Host "Found running service '$serviceName'. Attempting to stop..." -ForegroundColor Yellow
                Stop-Service -Name $serviceName -Force
                Write-Host "BOOM Headshot! '$serviceName'." -ForegroundColor Green
            }
        } catch {
            Write-Host "Failed to stop service '$serviceName'. Error: $($_.Exception.Message)" -ForegroundColor Red
        }
    }

    # --- Check for and stop specific processes ---
    foreach ($processName in $processesToKill) {
        $process = Get-Process -Name $processName -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue

        if ($process) {
            Write-Host "Found process '$processName' (PID: $($process.Id)). Attempting to terminate..." -ForegroundColor Yellow
            try {
                Stop-Process -Name $processName -Force -ErrorAction Stop
                Write-Host "BOOM Headshot! '$processName'." -ForegroundColor Green
            } catch {
                Write-Host "Failed to terminate '$processName'. Error: $($_.Exception.Message)" -ForegroundColor Red
            }
        }
    }

    Start-Sleep -Seconds 5
}