Yes, you can. Microsoft’s Show or Hide Updates tool () can be a first line option. This small wizard lets you choose to hide the Feature Update in Windows Update.

What happens if I dont update Windows 10?

Updates can sometimes include optimizations to make your Windows operating system and other Microsoft software run faster. … Without these updates, you’re missing out on any potential performance improvements for your software, as well as any completely new features that Microsoft introduces.

Is it okay to skip Windows updates?

No, you can’t, since whenever you see this screen, Windows is in the process of replacing old files with new versions and/out converting data files. If you’d be able to cancel or skip the process (or turn off your PC) you could end up with a mix of old and new that won’t work properly.