Remove access to "Pause updates" feature

Policy ID

DisablePauseUXAccess

Scope

Computer Configuration

Supported on

At least Windows Server 2016, Windows 10 Version 1809

Source

Administrative Templates (.admx) for Windows 11 2026 Update (26H2) (version 1.0)

Category

Windows Components › Windows Update › Manage end user experience

Description

Registry

Other policies in the same category

• Configure Automatic Updates
• Configure maintenance windows for automatic updates
• Configure the maximum number of days that updates can be paused
• Display options for update notifications
• Enable features introduced via servicing that are off by default
• Remove access to use all Windows Update features
• Specify active hours range for auto-restarts
• Specify deadline for automatic updates and restarts for feature update
• Specify deadline for automatic updates and restarts for quality update
• Turn off auto-restart for updates during active hours

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