How to Defer Updates in Windows

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Ensure that you are running Windows 10 Pro or Enterprise.

   You can find out by accessing the System Properties.
   
   Press ⊞ Win + Pause or Pause Break.
   
   All users running Windows 10, no matter what edition can turn off automatic updates completely or manually update their PC.
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   Step 2: Open the Settings app.

   You can search for it using the search or use the keyboard shortcut by pressing the ⊞ Win+I keyboard keys at the same time. ,,,, Your changes will automatically save.
   
   If you want to learn more about upgrade deferral, select the "Learn more" link right under the tick box.
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   Step 3: Select "Update & security" from the list of categories.

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   Step 4: Make sure the "Windows Update" tab is selected to the left.

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   Step 5: Click the "Advanced options" link at the bottom.

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   Step 6: Check the box next to "Defer feature updates".

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