How Many Days You Can Pause the Windows Updates?
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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.

Is it okay to pause Windows updates?

Pause Windows Update Only When Necessary

Most of the time, automatic updates are great, since they keep your device secure without any input. However, if you need to keep your PC from restarting or fear problems in the latest version, blocking updates for a short time can help.

Can you turn off Windows updates for more than 35 days?

Once a user has activated the update pause, he will notice at the end of the pause interval, that this period cannot be extended. You can’t get beyond the 35 days – because Microsoft has built in a lock.

Sophia Al-Mansoor

Sophia Al-Mansoor

Global Business & E-Commerce Reporter

Sophia analyzes international trade, startup ecosystems, retail transformation, and supply chain logistics for modern digital publications.

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