Can I Ignore Windows Updates?
Contents

Right-click the update that you would like to hide and click Hide Update. Click OK. The update is removed from the list of available updates.

What happens if I ignore Windows Update?

Updates can sometimes include optimizations to make your Windows operating system and other Microsoft software run faster. … Without these updates, you’re missing out on any potential performance improvements for your software, as well as any completely new features that Microsoft introduces.

Can I ignore Windows 10 updates?

Click on Update & Security. Click on Windows Update. Click the Advanced options button. Under the “Pause updates” section, use the drop-down menu and select how long to disable updates.

Marcus Vance

Marcus Vance

Cybersecurity & Digital Privacy Researcher

Marcus Vance is a cybersecurity auditor and technology writer dedicated to educating the public about online safety, data privacy regulations, enterprise security, and emerging cyber threats.

Share this article
Twitter Facebook Pinterest