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Windows Update Pause Manager
Freeze Windows Updates. Any date. One click. Zero bloat.
Set your updates to pause until 2029, 2035, or any date you choose — then walk away. No background services. No tray icon. No bloat. One click and it's done.
Deep registry forensics revealed something Windows doesn't advertise:
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\WindowsUpdate\UX\Settings
│
├─► PauseUpdatesExpiryTime ◄── Set to any future date
├─► PauseFeatureUpdatesEndTime ◄── Survives every reboot ✅
├─► PauseQualityUpdatesEndTime ◄── UI syncs automatically ✅
└─► PauseFeatureUpdatesStartTime ◄── Clean restore anytime ✅
The Discovery: Windows Update's UI reads directly from these keys and accepts arbitrary future dates without resetting them on boot. Set
2029-06-16T07:56:22Z— Windows shows "paused until 2029" — permanently, until you say otherwise.
| Feature | Detail | |
|---|---|---|
| 🛡️ | Auto UAC Elevation | Detects admin rights, prompts if needed |
| 📦 | Backup Before Every Change | JSON snapshot: wua_pause_backup_YYYYMMDD_HHMMSS.json |
| ⚡ | 7 Pause Presets | 7 Days · 30 Days · 90 Days · 1 Year · 3 Years · 5 Years |
| 📅 | Custom Date Input | Set any precise target date |
| 🧼 | One-Click Restore | Resume Updates clears all keys cleanly |
| 🚫 | Zero Overhead | 0% CPU when closed. No services. No tray. |
# 1. Download from Releases
pause_manager.exe
# 2. Double-click → Accept UAC prompt
# 3. Pick a preset or enter a custom date
# 4. Click Apply ✅Done. Updates are frozen until your chosen date, reboot-proof.
Every change writes a timestamped backup to your working directory:
{
"PauseUpdatesExpiryTime": { "value": "2029-01-01T00:00:00Z", "type": 1 },
"PauseFeatureUpdatesStartTime": { "value": "2026-06-09T07:56:22Z", "type": 1 },
"PauseFeatureUpdatesEndTime": { "value": "2029-01-01T00:00:00Z", "type": 1 },
"PauseQualityUpdatesStartTime": { "value": "2026-06-09T07:56:22Z", "type": 1 },
"PauseQualityUpdatesEndTime": { "value": "2029-01-01T00:00:00Z", "type": 1 }
}Restore anytime. No re-install needed.
Important
Developed and strictly tested on Windows 10 Pro. Highly likely to work on Windows 11 and Home editions — same registry paths. Use with discretion on unverified versions. Keep your backups.
git checkout -b feature/YourFeature
git commit -m "Added something cool"
git push origin feature/YourFeature
# → Open a Pull RequestBug reports, issues, and ideas are all welcome. Start a discussion anytime.
MIT — see LICENSE for details.
This utility edits registry flags associated with Windows Update Settings. Run updates occasionally to keep your system secure.
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