How to temporarily turn off automatic updates in Windows 10, so your computer won't restart on its own

You can turn off automatic updates in Windows 10 through the Settings app. However, you can't turn them off forever. Here's what you need to know.

Microsoft quietly removes ability to permanently stop apps from automatically updating on Windows 11 — just like system updates

A recent change to the Microsoft Store app has disabled the ability to turn off automatic updates. Now, you can only pause ...
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Microsoft is finally fixing Windows 11's unreliable 'update and shut down' option when you have an update pending

Microsoft has confirmed that it's testing a fix in the latest Windows 11 preview builds that is supposed to address a long standing bug with Windows Update, where the "update and shut down" option ...

Microsoft Confirms Free Windows 10 Security Updates — How To Get Them

Although Windows 10 is no longer officially supported, Microsoft says users can now sign up for free security updates. Here’s ...
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If You're Still Using Windows 10, Don't Skip These Free Security Updates

Microsoft says the ESU program is "not intended as a long-term solution but rather as a temporary bridge to stay secure while one migrates to a newer, supported platform."  Windows security ...