Microsoft announced in a blog post yesterday that it would allow users to pause updates in Windows 11 indefinitely. This would be the first time the company officially allowed indefinite update pausing for everyday users since the launch of Windows 10 in 2015. The change is in response to countless user complaints over the years about its “mandatory update” policy.
Updates are necessary for the seamless functionality of the Windows OS and for security. However, users have had limited control over when and how these updates happen. You could postpone updates, but never for more than 35 days. There have been reports of forced update restarts right in the middle of meetings or gaming sessions after the extension period expires.
