How do I disable automatic Windows 10 updates until I manually turn it back on

Yes, you can extend the time by changing the number in the command, such as 100 to 200, the command is as follows:

reg add “HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\WindowsUpdate\UX\Settings” /v FlightSettingsMaxPauseDays /t reg_dword /d 200 /f 

Then regarding the Windows Update error shown in the picture you provided, where KB5034441 (Error code 0x80070643) is a confirmed issue and Microsoft is working on fixing it. And there is currently a temporary solution (Visit KB5034441: Windows Recovery Environment update for Windows 10, version 21H2 and 22H2: January 9, 2024 - Microsoft Support for more details.), but it is a little more complicated and has a security risk (misuse can lead to system damage), so you can consider applying the temporary solution, or ignoring the update error, or hiding the update.

You can just skip this update by the steps below and installing the next update.

1. Visit ***Download Windows Updates Showhide.diagcab*** **** to download and run the "Show or hide updates" troubleshooter package.
2. Click "Hide updates" > "Next", then select the troublesome printer driver update, indicating that you want to hide it, then click "Next".
3. Follow the troubleshooter to the end. Then open Windows Settings and "Check for Updates", now the printer update won't appear as an error anymore.

Hello ,

Good to see you in Microsoft Community.

Unfortunately, there is currently no effective way to permanently disable updates on the Windows system. However, you can temporarily pause updates in Windows Settings, with the default duration being 7 days and a maximum of 35 days.

Alternatively, you can extend the pause period using the following steps. The command below can pause Windows updates for 100 days (after executing the command, go to Windows Settings to reselect the pause duration): Run Command Prompt as an administrator ("Win" logo key + "Q" to open Search box*, type"Command Prompt", select "Run as administrator"), and copy and paste the following commands into the* Command Prompt and press Enter to run one by one.

reg add “HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\WindowsUpdate\UX\Settings” /v FlightSettingsMaxPauseDays /t reg_dword /d 100 /f 

Disclaimer*: Generally, modifying registry subkeys or workgroups is intended for advanced users, administrators, and IT Professionals. It can help fix some problems,* h owever, serious problems might occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Therefore, make sure that you follow these steps carefully. For further protection, back up the registry before you modify it. Then, you can restore the registry if a problem occurs. For more information about how to back up and restore the registry, click How to back up and restore the registry in Windows (microsoft.com) to view the article.

If anything is unclear, please do not hesitate to let me know.

Best Regards,

Mosken_L - MSFT | Microsoft Community Support Specialist

Hello unfortunately for me there is already an update that doesn't seem to install properly no matter how many times I tried, since I already have an update I cannot pause the update unless the update is done, this wanted me to disable the update until I wanted to install an update . Is there any way to extend the pause date beyond 100 days ?