Windows updates are no longer mandatory but there’s catch

Windows users will also be able to restart or shutdown their laptops or desktops without installing updates.
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Microsoft tackles frustrating Windows updates with new user controls

Windows users gain unprecedented control with 35-day update pausing, separate restart options that don't force installations, ...

Microsoft finally lets users pause Windows 11 updates forever: Here's how it works

Windows 11 users can now indefinitely pause updates, a long-awaited feature addressing inconvenient interruptions. Microsoft ...
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Microsoft Redesigns Windows Update System to Give Users Full Control Over Pauses, Restarts, and Install Timing

Microsoft gives Windows 11 users more control with 35-day update pauses, fewer forced restarts, and flexible installation ...