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Kevin Byers
Apr 14, 2018Copper Contributor
How do I prevent windows from installing updates when I shut down?
Hi all, I need to know how to prevent Windows from installing updates. The latest update conflicts with Wacom hardware/software rendering my tools useless and at this point I'm booting up, unin...
RickkeeC1925
Dec 10, 2022Copper Contributor
if you already have downloaded the updates and Windows has a pending install or you just want to one-off skip it just incase, hit F4 in an open area of the desktop screen and you will be presented with the legacy shutdown window. It will show Update Windows and shutdown or restart Skip that one and select shutdown, or restart.
F4 Window
Having my way with Windows since 1988