Question: How to Pause Windows 10 Update?
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Here’s how to pause Windows 10 updates; use the information wisely.

  • Open the Start Menu.
  • Select Settings.
  • Click Update & Security.
  • Choose Advanced options under Windows Update.
  • Toggle the Pause button to On.

Can you pause Windows Update?

To pause Windows Update, go to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update > Advanced options and under Pause Updates set the slider to On. Once the seven days are up, you will have to install any pending updates before you can pause Windows Update again.

How do I pause Microsoft Update?

Schedule a restart or pause updates in Windows 10

  1. Select the Start button, then select Settings > Update & security > Windows Update . Under Update settings, select Advanced options.
  2. Turn on Pause updates. Note: After a certain amount of time, or after canceling a pause, you’ll need to install the latest updates before you can pause updates again.
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