Windows users who want to stop updates — either briefly or forever — have more than one route to take, but each choice comes with trade‑offs that range from harmless convenience fixes to significant security exposure; this feature unpacks the practical methods for Windows 10 and Windows 11...
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Laptop and desktop users who run Windows 10 or Windows 11 increasingly look for ways to stop intrusive or untimely updates — either temporarily or permanently — and there are several built-in and advanced methods to regain control. The practical how‑to described here summarizes the common...
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