Windows 10: disable pause updates

I have never pressed that option, I always let my computer automatically update. Now it will not let me resume updates until tomorrow, 08-12-21

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Windows Update/Problems Pausing Updates

HI Larry,

With Windows 10, you have the option to plan updates around your busy schedule or pause them. We suggest that you follow the steps provided in this

article to schedule updates in Windows 10.

Let us know if you require any further assistance.

 

Disabling Updates!

Hi,

Thanks for the reply and appreciate your efforts to work on this issue.

Windows Updates are essential to keep your PC Safe, Secure and Efficient. It is recommended that you don’t disable Windows Updates, if you use the genuine Windows and have a good Internet connection.

Please answer this question to get more clarity on this issue:

• Were you able to follow the suggestions provided by ‘Shawn Brink’ and ‘Kapil Arya MVP’?
  

You may also want to refer to the suggestion provided by ‘CmdrKeene’ from this thread to check if that gives you some additional information.

Completely disable Windows Update

Articles for Reference.

‘Schedule a restart or pause updates in Windows 10’.

‘Defer feature updates in Windows 10’.

We look forward to your response.

Regards,

Srimadhwa B

Microsoft Community-Moderator

 

Can I pause Windows updates several times?

Sorry, I didn't mean exactly not following directions, I meant that the possible suggestions which were very listed are just too complicated for me. The possibility of disabling through Services via the Start menu (which is different from the services I see with Task Manager) is something I can do. But, I also saw that one should disable the Windows Update Medic Service. Your link certainly shows that that is not so easy to do.

Thanks for you continued help.

I guess I'll throw in the towel and ask my computer guy to look into this.

- - - Updated - - -

I just discovered that when I check Windows Update Settings, I can pause for a long period.

If I quite the Update Settings, and then check again, the pause dates are increased.

In short, the problem of being able to pause for a longer period of time has been solved for me.