Windows updates are no longer mandatory but there’s catch

Windows users will also be able to restart or shutdown their laptops or desktops without installing updates.

Windows Insiders can now pause updates indefinitely, in 35-day increments

A new Windows update, currently rolling out to Dev Channel and Experimental Channel Insiders, overhauls how users manage ...
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Microsoft Will Finally Give You More Control Over Windows Updates

Windows will now allow you to pause updates almost indefinitely, restart without mandatory updates, and will try to condense ...
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Windows Updates can be scheduled or paused starting in April 2026

In a recent post by Microsoft, Executive Vice President (EVP) of Windows and Devices Pavan Davuluri revealed that PC users will soon have more control over when their machine updates. In an update to ...
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Microsoft is finally fixing Windows Update, letting you skip updates during setup, extend pauses, and avoid forced restarts

Windows Update is getting more user control after feedback highlighting two key pain points: disrupted workflows and no say ...

Microsoft Revamps Windows Update for a Better, More Controllable Experience

Ever since Windows 10 released back in 2015, Windows Update feature has been extremely contentious. There were complaints with the system (which debuted in Windows XP ...

Forced Windows updates can now be paused forever

No more getting caught by a forced Windows 11 update while you're in the middle of a meeting or a match. Microsoft announced ...