Best Answer: How Do I Temporarily Stop a Windows Update from Installing?
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How do I stop Windows Update from installing in progress?

How to Cancel a Windows Update When It’s Downloaded

  1. Open Control Panel, then select System and Security from the list of menu options.
  2. Select Security and Maintenance.
  3. Select Maintenance to expand its options.
  4. Under the heading Automatic Maintenance, select Stop Maintenance.

How do I temporarily disable Windows 10 update?

Click Start > Control Panel > System and Security. Under Windows Update, click the “Turn automatic updating on or off” link. Click the “Change Settings” link on the left. Verify that you have Important Updates set to “Never check for updates (not recommended)” and click OK.

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