Question Wait for Win 10 to update automatically or use the Update & Security menu?

[PlanetJosh]

I can't seem to find a good answer for it in a net search. Must be my search parameters are off. I never click on the check for updates option just to get that out of the way.

I'm talking about when the updates are listed for download and installation in the Update & Security menu. Should I download and install them when the list of them shows up as ready or just wait for them to do it automatically. Or wait for the "Update and Restart" to appear in power on/off options from the tool bar? Apparently somewhere in my settings I have some sort of automatic download and install option checked which is ok with me.

And of course any better ways like a software manager that's better for installing updates are welcome.

 

[pcgeek11]

I can't seem to find a good answer for it in a net search. Must be my search parameters are off. I never click on the check for updates option just to get that out of the way.

I'm talking about when the updates are listed for download and installation in the Update & Security menu. Should I download and install them when the list of them shows up as ready or just wait for them to do it automatically. Or wait for the "Update and Restart" to appear in power on/off options from the tool bar? Apparently somewhere in my settings I have some sort of automatic download and install option checked which is ok with me.

And of course any better ways like a software manager that's better for installing updates are welcome.

I check once a week and when it shows up I press install.

Then again I keep meticulous backup images so if something goes south I can be back up in 30 minutes or so.

 

[PlanetJosh]

Thanks, I'll do the same, wait for the download/install prompts in the Update & Security section.

 

[deustroop]

What if one does not want to install Win 11 ? A Windows Update will announce that Win 11 is available but appears to deny an option to not install it since AFAIK Update cannot be avoided-there is the "Pause Updates for 7 days" option but that is a delay only, effective for a limited time only. How does one avoid up grading to 11 using a 10 platform ?

 

[PlanetJosh]

What if one does not want to install Win 11 ? A Windows Update will announce that Win 11 is available but appears to deny an option to not install it since AFAIK Update cannot be avoided-there is the "Pause Updates for 7 days" option but that is a delay only, effective for a limited time only. How does one avoid up grading to 11 using a 10 platform ?

This MS Windows website page is not firm on whether or not it's mandatory:

Is it mandatory to upgrade to Windows 11? - Microsoft Q&A

My friend had signed up for the Windows Insider Program. His PC, which was running Windows 10 (well, until yesterday) automatically upgraded to Windows 11. That's understandable because he had signed up for the Insider Program. But, when Windows 11…

docs.microsoft.com

Edit: But this article says it's optional, that MS made it clear it's optional.

Will Microsoft force me to upgrade to Windows 11? What about Windows 11 version 22H2?

Windows 11 version 22H2 is coming soon, and you might not be ready to make the jump just yet. Here's what you need to know.

www.xda-developers.com

 

[deustroop]

I suppose the 11 update may arrive by way of an "Optional Update" which then appears to last as such forever on the Updates page .

What Is an "Optional Quality Update" on Windows 10?

Windows Update says an "optional quality update" is available right now. But should you install it? Here's what's going on.

www.howtogeek.com

 

[PlanetJosh]

^ I stopped installing optional updates about six months ago. I hope I don't accidentally install one of them if I'm in a half awake state doing the main updates.

 

[dlerious]

What if one does not want to install Win 11 ? A Windows Update will announce that Win 11 is available but appears to deny an option to not install it since AFAIK Update cannot be avoided-there is the "Pause Updates for 7 days" option but that is a delay only, effective for a limited time only. How does one avoid up grading to 11 using a 10 platform ?

On Win 10 Pro you can delay feature updates (i.e. new version) for 365 days under Advanced Options. Not worried about 11 on this computer - isn't new enough to qualify. Support doesn't end for 10 until 2025, so it doesn't seem like they'd force everyone before that date.