Windows 10: Why did Windows restart for an update even though updates were paused?

Discus and support Why did Windows restart for an update even though updates were paused? in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; Was not during active hours. Is this because it glitched and it had to restart, and it decides it might as well update then, or is it not supposed to... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by gerherawte, Jul 20, 2022.

  1. Why did Windows restart for an update even though updates were paused?


    Was not during active hours. Is this because it glitched and it had to restart, and it decides it might as well update then, or is it not supposed to do restart-required updates at all.

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    gerherawte, Jul 20, 2022
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  2. HAT
    hat Win User

    Windows Update suddenly hangs?

    Windows Update is suddenly hanging for some reason... I went and downloaded and installed the first bunch of updates, restarted when asked, and now when I go back to windows update I just get the window with a white box forever. Reboot and it still does it. This happens to be on my main machine, running windows 7.

    I've also noticed when I reboot it says configuring windows update, step 3 of 3, 47%. Maybe it somehow skipped something and is screwed forever?
     
  3. KTR
    ktr Win User
    Windows updates won't install!

    I had the same problem when i repaired my O/S, i forgot the steps on how to fixed it, but it is in the microsoft support forum.

    You have to reinstall the windows updater, then restart the updating service.

    edit: Found it...http://support.microsoft.com/kb/943144
     
  4. Why did Windows restart for an update even though updates were paused?

    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.
     
    Anthony Gal, Jul 20, 2022
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