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3. Turn on the update(s) you want to block, and then hit Next.

After a moment of contemplation, the app says, “Troubleshooting

has completed.”

Note

You should ignore the message in the box that shows the glitchy update with a happy little green
“Fixed!” checkmark. Nothing has been fixed.

The update has been blocked. Microsoft won’t try to install it again until
you want it.

Later, when you determine that the update is now safe to install—maybe

you’ve read online that it’s been fixed—run this little app again. This time,
in step 2, hit “Show updates.” Turn on the update(s) you want to permit,
and then hit Next.

At its next opportunity, Microsoft will send that update to you again—and
install it automatically.

Installing Updates

The control center for Windows Update awaits at → → Update &
Security → Windows Update (Figure 15-3).

Here you’ll see what’s going on with your updates, plus a few other options

—concessions to people who’ve always resented the aggressiveness of
Microsoft’s auto-updating feature.

Pause updates for 7 days

Sometimes a Windows update can be disruptive. If you’re in the middle of

some project, on a deadline, you really, really don’t want to have to
troubleshoot or learn your way around new features. If you turn this switch

on, then Windows will patiently wait a week before forcing the update on