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Can't resume updates in Windows 11

robert bradley 0 Reputation points
2025-11-23T19:06:49.49+00:00

i started a pause for update,s for one week but can not stop it now.how can i stop the pause

*Original title: pause on updates

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
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  1. AI answer

    2025-11-23T19:06:56.8333333+00:00

    To stop a pause on updates in Windows, you can follow these steps:

    1. Go to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update.
    2. Click on Advanced options.
    3. Under the Pause updates section, you should see an option to resume updates. Click on it to stop the pause and resume receiving updates.

    Please note that if the pause period has expired (which is typically up to 35 days), updates will automatically resume without any action needed from your side.

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  2. Kapil Arya 37,791 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2025-11-24T10:10:53.9366667+00:00

    If you don't have Resume updates button or nothing happens when you click it, try these steps:

    -Create a System Restore point.

    -Open Registry Editor.

    -Go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\WindowsUpdate\UpdatePolicy\Settings.

    -Empty the Value data for PausedFeatureDate and PausedQualityDate registry strings.

    -Go to this registry location: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\WindowsUpdate\UX\Settings

    -Delete these strings only:

    • PauseFeatureUpdatesEndTime
    • PauseFeatureUpdatesStartTime
    • PauseQualityUpdatesEndTime
    • PauseQualityUpdatesStartTime
    • PauseUpdatesExpiryTime

    -Close Registry Editor and restart your system.

    You can also refer detailed steps in this fix:

    https://www.kapilarya.com/fix-cant-resume-updates-in-windows-11

    Let us know if this helps!

    Note: Included link in this reply refers to blog post by a trusted Microsoft MVP.

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  3. John DeV 163.8K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2025-11-23T20:43:35.7233333+00:00

    Hi, good day!

    Is the "Resume updates" button not there or is it grayed out?

    I look forward to receiving your update and I'm willing to collaborate with you till we resolve the issue. Do keep me informed by clicking "Add comment" below.

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