Disable auto-download/auto-install of Windows Updates


_Tachyon_

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Is there a way to check for updates but not actually download/install them in Windows 11? I can pause updates but when I resume it automatically downloads and installs, but I'd like a way to view what is potentially going to be installed before it is actually installed.
 

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_Tachyon_ said:
Is there a way to check for updates but not actually download/install them in Windows 11? I can pause updates
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Windows updates are posted in the Eleven Forum whats-new webpage:

New posts

www.elevenforum.com www.elevenforum.com
Consider pausing updates until you view this webpage:

Example:
www.elevenforum.com

KB5009566 Cumulative Update for Windows 11 Build 22000.434 - Jan. 11

UPDATE 1/17: https://www.elevenforum.com/t/kb5010795-out-of-band-cumulative-update-for-windows-11-build-22000-438-jan-17.4056/ KB5009566 is also released to Windows Insiders in the Beta and Release Preview channels. January 11, 2022 - KB5009566 (OS Build 22000.434) For information about...
www.elevenforum.com www.elevenforum.com
 

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