Microsoft tests Windows 11 update pause, new feature allows users to specify dates

[ Gearbest Technology News]According to foreign media reports, Microsoft is testing a new feature that allows users to specify a specific date to pause Windows updates until that date. The move is intended to give users greater control over system updates and may mean Microsoft will end mandatory Windows updates.

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Currently, in Windows 11's settings, users can pause updates for up to five weeks through a drop-down menu on the Windows Update page. For Windows 11 Pro or Enterprise users, you can postpone updates for months or even a year. The new beta feature will replace the existing drop-down menu option with a calendar flyout that allows users to pause updates by selecting a future date directly in the calendar.

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Microsoft has previously said it is working to make the Windows 11 experience calmer and less disruptive by giving users greater control over Windows updates. The company also promised to allow users to pause updates if they wish. It has been observed that early signs of the feature have appeared in preview builds before being pushed to the public.

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According to testing, the new Windows Update Pause Control feature is still under development, and the date options are not yet fully loaded. But when the feature is released to the public, users will be able to adjust the number of days, weeks, and even months they pause updates. The operation process is relatively simple, users only need to click on the calendar icon and select a date. For example, if you select April 15th, updates will be suspended until that day. Users can still click the calendar button to change the date to another month, and Windows Update settings will be adjusted accordingly.

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Clicking the Resume Updates button will reset the deferral setting and automatically start checking for updates, which is how the pause and resume updates feature currently works. It is unclear whether there will be a new cap limit, but it is expected that the suspension may not last longer than a year.

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In addition, Microsoft is also looking into reducing the time required for large Windows update installations and giving users greater control over third-party drivers to avoid affecting the user experience. Microsoft also previously planned to ensure that computers will not automatically restart more than once, even when using default settings.