However, one of the drawbacks of Windows updates is the issues they can sometimes introduce. For users who prefer not to install these updates frequently, the ‘Pause Updates’ feature was introduced. This feature allows you to pause the updates on your computer for a specified time period, usually seven days. With that said, you are able to block Windows updates indefinitely if you want to via other techniques. To fix the pause updates option in the Settings app, follow the methods below.
1. Using Group Policy Editor
The group policies are used to modify the functionality of a Windows machine. This allows you to enable or disable certain behaviors in Windows, such as the Pause Update option, and more. If the Pause Updates functionality is removed with the Group Policy Editor, you will not be able to use it in the Settings app. Therefore, you will need to enable the Pause Updates functionality from the Group Policy Editor to be able to use it again. Once the group policies have been updated, you need to restart your computer for the changes to take effect. However, you can use the command prompt to force the changes right away. Follow the instructions below:
2. Using Windows Registry
You can also use the Windows Registry utility on your computer to add or remove various features. As such, the Pause Update feature can also be manipulated via the Windows Registry as well. To remove the inactive state of the Pause Update feature, you will need to edit the UX value for the key to restore its active state. Before proceeding, it is important to note that modifying unwanted Windows Registry keys can cause various issues with your computer. As such, it is recommended to create a backup of your Windows Registry as a safety precaution. Follow the instructions below carefully to restore the Pause Update feature via Windows Registry: You should be able to restore the functionality of the Pause Update feature with these methods. To prevent the issue from happening in future, you will need to make sure the feature is not disabled on your computer.
