I just read that it may not be possible to disable the Windows Update service on the Home version. I guess Home users are stuck with the Active Hours method or keeping the PC off the internet.
For other reasons, when running Sonar, I disconnect from my LAN so I created two batch files with desktop shortcuts that allow me to turn my NIC on or off so I do not have to physically yank the network cable.
I also read that even with the Pro version after the Anniversary update, certain group policy settings are now unavailable.
I hope that 3rd party fixes for this type of thing appear shortly. Maybe something like the old 'TweakUI' utility.