no you can't remove it but you can block it i use
In Windows There is no option to turn off Windows Updates. Windows Update Blocker is a tool that helps you to disable or enable Updates.
www.sordum.org
This is what I use on my 1903 box. Works like a charm. No updates since August 2019, no issues. Defender is also disabled.
I tried several of the stop Windows 10 updates and the stop Windows 10 telepathy and all those programs did for me was create issues.
Updates are important for security and not allowing updates to install leaves your OS open to security vulnerability's imo.
I've read all of the horror story's about Windows 10 updates creating problems and sometimes they do.
I've had my share of problems from some Windows 10 updates although most were easily fixed by a patch or by just removing the problem update until it was patched.
I've read all the horror stories too and personally experienced it that's why updates are disabled. I use this PC daily. I also don't mindlessly click on every link that comes my way/open every email attachment. All the security updates in the world aren't going to protect you from a momentary lapse in judgement. My Paypal account has been compromised, click here to fix it. Yeah right. My iTunes account has been compromised, click here to fix it. Nice try, I don't even have an iTunes account.
How about this classic that popped up in my browser last year:
Those wacky fun-ster scammers will try any trick won't they? They never cease to amuse me.