Overview
- Microsoft is rolling out the new update controls to Windows Insider test channels, with a wider release planned after the trial phase.
- Users can pause updates for up to 35 days at a time and can extend that pause as often as they choose.
- The power menu will list six choices, including Update and restart plus a plain Restart, so people can shut down or reboot without triggering an install.
- Driver, .NET, and firmware updates will download in the background and line up with the monthly quality update to usually require one restart.
- New PCs will offer an Update later choice during setup for consumers, though many managed work devices will still enforce updates and Microsoft urges quick installs to keep systems secure.