One of the most important aspects of owning a computer is keeping it up to date with the latest software and security patches. Microsoft Windows provides regular updates to ensure that your computer is secure and functioning efficiently. However, sometimes these updates can cause inconvenience or interruption to your work. In such cases, changing the Windows Update settings may be necessary.

Here are the steps to change the Windows Update settings:

Step 1: Click on Start Menu and click on Settings (gear icon on the left-hand side of the Start Menu). Alternatively, you can search for “Settings” in the search bar located beside the Start Menu.

Step 2: In Settings, click on “Update & Security” which is represented by an icon of a circular arrow.

Step 3: Click on “Windows Update” from the left-hand side of the menu.

Step 4: Click on “Advanced options” which is located under “Update settings.”

Step 5: Here, you will have different options to customize the Windows Update settings as per your preference.

– Pause updates: This option allows you to pause updates temporarily for up to 35 days.
– Choose when updates are installed: This option lets you choose when to install updates. You may select a specific day and time when you won’t get interrupted, or you can choose a specific date in the future.
– Choose how updates are delivered: This option lets you choose how updates are downloaded, i.e., from other computers on the local network, from the internet, or both.
– Show a notification when your PC requires a restart: This option notifies you when your computer requires a restart after installing an update.
– Restart this device as soon as possible when a restart is required: This option enables your computer to restart automatically when it needs to install an update.

Step 6: Once you have made the necessary changes, just click on “Save” to apply these settings.

With this simple procedure, you can now easily change the Windows Update settings as per your convenience. It is important to remember that keeping your computer up to date is essential for both its security and efficiency. Therefore make sure to occasionally check update settings to ensure your computer continues to run smoothly.