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Windows Oct 14, 2026

stopping windows 10 from updating and restarting by itself

It restarted during a long render twice this month. I know updates matter, I just want control over when they install. Is there a way to stop automatic ones without missing security fixes?
disable auto update
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smith_beta Oct 20, 2026
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Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update. Set your Active hours to cover when you actually use the PC, it won't restart in that window. You can also pause updates there for up to 35 days. On Pro you get more control through Group Policy, Configure Automatic Updates set to notify before downloading. I'd not switch the update service off completely, it tends to switch itself back on and you miss security fixes.
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