Quick Answer: How to Pause Windows Updates?
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On the “Windows Update” page which appears, click the “Advanced options” link.

Under the “Pause Updates” heading, click the toggle button into the “On” position to suspend Windows Update.

The change will be enforced for a period of 35 days, during which no updates will be installed.

How do I pause Windows 10 updates?

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.

How do I pause Windows Update in Progress?

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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