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I accidentally hit pause updates and now i can't unpause. How do I restart udpates?

Anonymous
2023-08-22T15:47:57+00:00

I have no resume updates button and I can't click on the pause to unpause?

I've also checked under Advanced Options and have toggled everything but metered conections to on. And, I have restarted my computer. Suggestions?????

I am on a SurfacePro

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update

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  1. Brink 16,560 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2023-08-22T16:15:00+00:00

    Hello Steve,

    You could try option three in the tutorial below to resume updates using a REG file instead.

    https://www.elevenforum.com/t/pause-and-resume-updates-for-windows-11.447/

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  2. Anonymous
    2023-08-22T16:24:21+00:00

    Thanks, Shawn. I am not the most tech savvy person so I'm always a bit reluctant to do anything like run those commands in option 3 on my own. Can't imagine there isn't another way to correct this. Appreciate your help

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  3. Brink 16,560 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2023-08-22T16:28:07+00:00

    I understand.

    If it helps, the REG file does the same thing as clicking on the "Resume updates" button by automatically clearing those registry entries for you.

    Merging the downloaded REG file does all the work for you.

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  4. Brink 16,560 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2024-01-20T20:47:04+00:00

    You're most welcome Dave. I'm glad it could help.

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  5. Anonymous
    2024-01-20T20:37:52+00:00

    thanks Shawn that did the job for me!

    Much appreciated,

    have a great day

    dave

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