How to Pause Windows 11 Updates BTech BTech Alerts & Notifications - Check this page for the latest information on emergencies and system outages. All times are Pacific. Additional Windows 11 support documentation. Windows 11 Information Overview Pausing Windows 11 Updates. Steps to Perform Input "Update" in the search bar Click Check for updates Click drop down in the Pause updates sectionSelect the most applicable Pause duration. Once the Windows updates is paused, there are options to: Extend the pause updates for additional week(s).Extend the Windows update pause as needed. Resume updates.Resume (cancel the windows update pause) when needed. After selecting Resume updates, a Windows update may be available.