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Open an elevated command-prompt or PowerShell and type in net stop WuAuServ. This command stops the Windows Update service. Keep PowerShell or the Command Prompt open for later.
How do I stop a pending Windows 10 update?
Clear pending updates on Windows 10
Open File Explorer on Windows 10. Select all the folders and files (Ctrl + A or click the “Select all” option in the “Home” tab) inside the “Download” folder. Click the Delete button from the “Home” tab.
How do I stop a Windows Update restart pending?
Bypass update on restart/shutdown process using command line
- Go to Run –> net stop wuauserv. This will stop the Windows Update service.
- Go to Run –> shutdown -s -t 0.
