Fix Pause Updates Option Is Grayed Out in Windows 11/10 [Tutorial]
27Fix Pause Updates Option Is Grayed Out in Windows 11/10 [Tutorial]
By default, Windows 11/10 downloads all the available updates automatically when your computer is connected to the internet. There are no issues if you have unlimited bandwidth. However, downloading significant updates might get you into trouble if you have a limited data connection. Apart from that, you might not want to download updates due to personal reasons. Although it is not recommended to stop or pause Windows automatic updates, many people often pause Windows updates.
If the Pause updates option is grayed out in Windows 11/10 Settings panel, here is how you can get the option back on your personal computer where you are the administrator.
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In Windows 11, you can pause automatic Windows updates for up to 5 weeks. However, at times, you may find the Pause updates option in the Windows Update page is grayed out, thus preventing you from extending the update to the coming weeks.
If you are using a work computer, the pause update function may have been disabled by your organization. On a personal computer, this issue can occur if you have miss configured an update-related policy or registry value.
This tutorial will apply for computers, laptops, desktops, and tablets running the Windows 10 and Windows 11 operating systems (Home, Professional, Enterprise, Education) from all supported hardware manufactures, like Dell, HP, Acer, Asus, Toshiba, Lenovo, Alienware, Razer, MSI, Huawei , Microsoft Surface, and Samsung.