Windows 10: Choose when to install updates?

I have windows 10 Pro. When I go to check updates, if any are available it will automatically download and Install. Isn't there a way I can set things up so that I can choose when to download and install?

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How to choose to install Windows updates when we want in Windows 10

Hi,

Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft community.

I understand your concern and will guide you in the right direction.

1. What is the make and model of the system?

2. Which antivirus have you installed to perform the virus scan?

Perform the methods below and check.

Method 1: Defer upgrades, new Windows features won’t be downloaded or installed for several months. Deferring upgrades doesn’t affect security updates. Note that deferring upgrades will prevent you
from getting the latest Windows features as soon as they’re available

By checking Defer upgrades, feature upgrades like the Windows 10 Fall Update are delayed for 4 – 12 months, depending on other settings.

Go to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update > Advanced options to see whether you have it; by default the option is disabled.
Check if this option is disabled/ unchecked.

Note: Microsoft will not recommend the users to postpone the Windows Updates from being installed as there may be a fixes for the existing bugs and also security updates
will be provided for the customers via Windows Updates.

Method 2: Refer the steps below for Automatic Windows Updates on & off
and check if it helps.

1. Press Windows key + R.

2. type in services.msc then hit
enter.

3. Look for Windows Update.

4. Right click then select
Properties.

5. On the Startup type, click
Disabled.

6. Click on Stop under Service status.

7. Click Apply and OK.

Hope this information helps. Please let me know if you need further assistance.

 

How to choose to install Windows updates when we want in Windows 10

You can no longer choose individual updates in Windows 10. In addition, all updates are cumulative.

 

You can set WU to Notify and download and install when you want manually.
(run CMD as admin and enter, then check for updates for settings to apply):

reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate\AU" /v "AUOptions" /t REG_DWORD /d 2 /f

Or you can choose, when WU should be installed, they will still download automatically.

reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate\AU" /v "AUOptions" /t REG_DWORD /d 4 /f

0 - Every day / 1 - Sunday / 2 - Monday / 3 - Tuesday / 4 - Wednesday / 5 - Thursday / 6 - Friday / 7 - Saturday
reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate\AU" /v "ScheduledInstallDay" /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f

10 - 10th hour / 23 - 23th hour
reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate\AU" /v "ScheduledInstallTime" /t REG_DWORD /d 10 /f