Make Windows 11 Notify You Before Downloading or Installing Windows Updates
24Make Windows 11 Notify You Before Downloading or Installing Windows Updates
Windows 11, like prior versions of Windows, will automatically download and install updates. Automatic updates install important security and bug patches, but they can reduce system performance if you're using the PC while the update is downloading or being installed.
Windows 11/10 will not inform you before installing or downloading updates. It will download them in the background and install and rest your computer when you are not using it. For the last few weeks, I was trying to see if there was any way to make Windows 11/10 inform you before downloading or installing Windows Updates.
Windows 10 and 11 PCs automatically check for updates and install any updates they find. You can take some control over this and have Windows install updates on your schedule, but these options are hidden. Windows Update really wants to automatically update on Windows 10.
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.