How to block the Windows 10 October 2020 Update Under the 'Pause Updates' section, use the drop-down menu to select how long you want to delay updates.Īfter you complete the steps, Windows Update won't try to download feature or quality updates for up to 35 days, depending on your selection. To delay the Windows Update installation, use these steps: If you plan to upgrade the same day, configure the active hours feature to complete the upgrade using the Windows Update settings page. Once you complete the steps, the device won't restart automatically to apply the new version of Windows 10 until the specified schedule. Select the time and day (up to seven days) the computer will restart automatically to finish the installation. Under the 'Schedule a time' section, turn on the toggle switch.To postpone the feature update installation for a few days, use these steps: In the case that you initialized the upgrade through Windows Update, but you are not ready to restart and apply it, you can always use the Settings app to delay the installation for a later day. In this Windows 10 guide, we will walk you through the two easy ways to delay the May 2021 Update installation. VPN Deals: Lifetime license for $16, monthly plans at $1 & more
