Can I Pause Windows Update Download?

Select Start > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update . Select either Pause updates for 7 days or Advanced options. Then, in the Pause updates section, select the drop-down menu and specify a date for updates to resume.

Can I pause Windows 10 download?

No, you can’t pause it with exception if you are using Windows 8/8.1 and you are able to set your Internet connection as metered connection. I suggest you source a speedy connection on July 29th or later and perform a one time download of the .

How long can you pause Windows 10 updates?

Note: you can only pause updates for up to 35 days, after which you’ll have to update your device before you can pause the updates again.