Quick Answer: How Do I Change Windows Update Source?
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How do I change Windows Update directory?

This is where Windows will store any future update downloads. In File Explorer, find the location you want to use, right-click anywhere, point to the “New” submenu, and then click the “Folder” command. Next, name the folder to whatever you want. We’ve named ours “NewUpdateFolder,” and it’s located on the D: drive.

How do I change Windows Update settings in Windows 10?

Manage updates in Windows 10

  1. Select Start > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update .
  2. 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.
James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.

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