In Windows 11, if you are not ready to get recommended updates, you can pause the update from being downloaded and installed.
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Select Start > Settings > Windows Update .
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Select the amount of time you'd like to pause the update for.
Note: After the pause time limit is reached, you must install the latest updates.
You must restart your device to finish installing the updates. If you're asked to restart your device while you're busy using it, you can schedule the restart for a more convenient time:
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Select Start > Settings > Windows Update .
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Select Schedule the restart and choose a time that's convenient for you.
Note: You can set active hours to make sure your device only restarts for updates when you're not using your PC. Keep your PC up to date with active hours
Support for Windows 10 will end in October 2025
After October 14, 2025, Microsoft will no longer provide free software updates from Windows Update, technical assistance, or security fixes for Windows 10. Your PC will still work, but we recommend moving to Windows 11.
In Windows 10, if you are not ready to get recommended updates, you can pause the update from being downloaded and installed. In Windows 10, version 1903 (or later), Windows 10 Pro, version 1809, or Windows 10 Enterprise, version 1809:
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Select Start > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update .
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Select either Pause updates for 7 days or Advanced options. Then, in the Pause updates section, select the dropdown menu and specify a date for updates to resume.
Note: After the pause time limit is reached, you must install the latest updates.
You must restart your device to finish installing the updates. If you're asked to restart your device while you're busy using it, you can schedule the restart for a more convenient time:
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Select Start > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update .
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Select Schedule the restart and choose a time that's convenient for you.
Note: You can set active hours to make sure your device only restarts for updates when you're not using your PC. Keep your PC up to date with active hours
