How To Delay and Pause Feature Updates In Windows 10 [Tutorial]
31How To Delay and Pause Feature Updates In Windows 10 [Tutorial]
As part of the Windows as a Service (WaaS) update model, Microsoft is now rolling out the Windows 10 May Update (version 1903), which means compatible devices around the world will soon start receiving new features and improvements.
Similar to previous versions, the update will roll out gradually, but it'll no longer download and install automatically. Starting with version 1903, compatible devices will now receive a notification, and the installation won't start until the user initiates the process manually through Windows Update. However, if the device is running an older version close to the end of service, Windows 10 will try to force the feature update automatically to keep the computer supported.
Although the feature update should install without issues, if you'd rather wait until the new version is rock-solid, or you're happy with your installation, even though it may be getting close to its end of service, you can delay the Windows 10 May Update in at least three ways without losing maintenance updates.
The next feature update is just around the corner; Microsoft's twice-a-year schedule for releasing feature updates means that the next upgrade is at the most just six months away.
Microsoft switched to a new servicing model that it calls Windows-as-a-Service when it released Windows 10. Out with the old and in with the new is a proper description of Windows-as-a-Service as Microsoft won't support any one version of the operating system for long periods anymore.
Microsoft's previous operating systems, Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 were both supported for ten years. Windows 10 versions are only supported for 18 months on the consumer side and up to 30 months on the Enterprise and Education side. The only exception to the rule is the LTSB (Long Term Servicing Branch) edition of Windows 10 for Enterprise customers which is supported for a longer period.
All versions of Windows 10 include options to delay the installation of feature updates. One has to distinguish between professional and "home" versions of Windows 10 though.
Microsoft added options to the user interface of Windows 10 Pro, Enterprise, Education and other professional versions of Windows 10 but not to Windows 10 Home.
This tutorial will apply for computers, laptops, desktops,and tablets running the Windows 10 operating system (Home, Professional, Enterprise, Education) from all supported hardware manufactures, like Dell, HP, Acer, Asus, Toshiba,Lenovo, and Samsung).