Solved How to abort Windows 11 update pending restart?

davidm71 · Dec 9, 2023

Hi,

I accidently pressed the push updates through sooner than later button and now pending a restart Win 11 cumulative update preview for 22H2 is going to be installed. For some reason on this machine 23h2 hasn't been made available to me yet though windows update. So I want to abort the update before I restart. Is this possible?

Thank you

Griff79 · Dec 9, 2023

davidm71 said:
Hi,

I accidently pressed the push updates through sooner than later button and now pending a restart Win 11 cumulative update preview for 22H2 is going to be installed. For some reason on this machine 23h2 hasn't been made available to me yet though windows update. So I want to abort the update before I restart. Is this possible?

Thank you

Hi David.

Do you have a backup made of your system or a Restore point before you accidentally pressed to update?

If so, let it install and update and then you can just restore the backup to get it back to how it was.

davidm71 · Dec 9, 2023

Not really

Griff79 · Dec 9, 2023

davidm71 said:
Not really

I think some of the Resident Experts here should be able to assist you better on this one

davidm71 · Dec 9, 2023

I figured it out following guide on Majorgeeks:

Elevated powershell window: net stop WuAuServ

then delete or rename: c:/windows/softwaredistrubtion

then: net start WuAuServ

Reboot

Brink · Dec 9, 2023

In addition, you can also reset Windows Update using a BAT file like below to do this.

Reset Windows Update in Windows 11 Tutorial

This tutorial will show you how to completely reset Windows Update components and policies to default in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Windows Update keeps Windows 11 updated by automatically downloading and installing the latest updates, drivers, and hotfixes released by Microsoft. Sometimes you...

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Griff79 · Dec 9, 2023

Brink said:
In addition, you can also reset Windows Update using a BAT file like below to do this.

Reset Windows Update in Windows 11 Tutorial

This tutorial will show you how to completely reset Windows Update components and policies to default in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Windows Update keeps Windows 11 updated by automatically downloading and installing the latest updates, drivers, and hotfixes released by Microsoft. Sometimes you...

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mackie · Dec 9, 2023

If it should install on you before you get a chance to do the above, there is always the option to uninstall via Windows update > Windows update history > Uninstall updates

Uninstall Updates in Windows 11 Tutorial

This tutorial will show you how to uninstall a Windows Update in Windows 11. Windows Update keeps Windows 11 updated by automatically downloading and installing the latest updates, drivers, and hotfixes released by Microsoft. While it is not recommended to uninstall any installed updates, you...

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davidm71 · Dec 9, 2023

At this point would like to see 23H2 roll through on Windows Update. Still no dice.

Griff79 · Dec 9, 2023

davidm71 said:
At this point would like to see 23H2 roll through on Windows Update. Still no dice.

You can always use the Enablement Package quoted in the below tutorial:

KB5027397 Enablement Package for Windows 11 version 23H2 Feature Update

Microsoft Support: Summary Windows 11, versions 22H2 and 23H2 share a common core operating system with an identical set of system files. Therefore, the new features in Windows 11, version 23H2 are included in the latest monthly quality update for Windows 11, version 22H2 but are in an inactive...

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davidm71 · Dec 9, 2023

Griff79 said:
You can always use the Enablement Package quoted in the below tutorial:

KB5027397 Enablement Package for Windows 11 version 23H2 Feature Update

Microsoft Support: Summary Windows 11, versions 22H2 and 23H2 share a common core operating system with an identical set of system files. Therefore, the new features in Windows 11, version 23H2 are included in the latest monthly quality update for Windows 11, version 22H2 but are in an inactive...

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