Pause Windows Update - Here's how

You can pause a Windows update if you don't want to install it right away. In our instructions, we show you how to pause the update for 35 days.

How to pause Windows updates

Note: You can only pause updates since Windows 10. Here's how to do it:

1. Open the "Settings" and select "Updates and Security".
2. Then open "Update Settings".
3. Then click on "Advanced Options".
4. Then activate "Suspend updates".

Alternatively: disable updates completely

In the next practical tip, we will show you what you should do if your Windows updates stop working.