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Microsoft is preparing to unlock key Windows Update restrictions on Windows 11. In the future, users may be able to stop updating for as long as they want, which is a huge change after Microsoft's operating system has been constantly criticized for forcing updates.
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Back in Windows 8.1, users could choose which episode they wanted to update, or postpone it as needed, but the guidelines were abandoned in Windows 10 and 11 that focused primarily on security, resulting in the ability of ordinary users to avoid updates.
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But in 2026, Microsoft began to reorient itself. In the latest version of Windows 11, a new Windows Update control feature was discovered that went from "up to five weeks" to a calendar day selection system to determine when the system would be updated.
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The feature was discovered by a user named @ phantomofearth, who shared data through the X platform, with despite not now officially enabled, it reflects a new direction Microsoft is trying to give back more freedom to users.
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However, not all details have been revealed, such as how long the update can actually be stopped, or how to manage when the system enters an end of support phase, which Microsoft normally forces to update in such cases.
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This change is therefore a significant sign that Microsoft is listening to more user voices, specifically the issue of Windows Update being one of the most criticized features throughout the years.
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Source: Neowin
