Pause Windows 10 Updates

Windows 10 is designed to automatically update your system to ensure optimal performance and security. However, sometimes, these updates can interfere with your work or cause unexpected issues. If you need to temporarily pause Windows 10 updates, here’s a simple method using command prompt:

Note: While this method is effective, it’s recommended to keep your system updated for security reasons. Only pause updates for a limited period and resume them as soon as possible. Avoid restarting your computer while updates are paused.

Steps:

Open Command Prompt as Administrator:
- Press the Windows key, type “cmd,” right-click on “Command Prompt,” and select “Run as administrator.”
Pause Update Services:
- In the command prompt, type the following commands, pressing Enter after each one:
```
net stop wuauserv
net stop bits
net stop dosvc
```
These commands will stop the Windows Update service, the Background Intelligent Transfer Service, and the Device Setup Service, respectively.
Resume Update Services (Optional):
- To resume the update services, run the following commands:
```
net start wuauserv
net start bits
net start dosvc
```
You can run these commands later to resume the update process.