How do I Schedule/delay Windows Updates?

You can delay automatic Windows updates from installing on your PC until the Bonus Zone hours to maximize your Service Plan Data.

Why does Windows update automatically?

With automatic updating, Windows automatically checks for the latest updates for your computer. You don’t have to search for updates online or worry that critical fixes for Windows might be missing from your computer.

You can fully utilize all of your Hughesnet® data by rescheduling your updates to occur during the Bonus Zone (formerly Bonus Bytes) of 8 PM and 2 AM.

How do I schedule Windows Updates?

On Windows 11:

  1. Select Start  > Settings  > Windows Update .
  2. Select the amount of time you’d like to pause for.

Note: After the pause limit is reached, you’ll need to install the latest updates before you can pause updates again.

Your device will need to restart to finish installing updates. If you’re asked to restart your device while you’re busy using it, you can schedule the restart for a more convenient time:

  1. Select Start  > Settings  > Windows Update . 
  2. Select Schedule the restart and choose a time that’s convenient for you.

Note: You can set active hours to make sure your device only restarts for updates when you’re not using your PC. Get updates when you’re away from your PC with active hours in Windows

On Windows 10:

  1. Select Start  > Settings  > Update & Security  > Windows Update .
  2. Select either Pause updates for 7 days or Advanced options. Then, in the Pause updates section, select the drop-down menu and specify a date for updates to resume.

Note: After the pause limit is reached, you’ll need to install the latest updates before you can pause updates again.

Your device will need to restart to finish installing updates. If you’re asked to restart your device while you’re busy using it, you can schedule the restart for a more convenient time:

  1. Select Start  > Settings  > Update & Security  > Windows Update . 
  2. Select Schedule the restart and choose a time that’s convenient for you.

Note: You can set active hours to make sure your device only restarts for updates when you’re not using your PC. Get updates when you’re away from your PC with active hours in Windows

For more information, visit Microsoft Support by clicking here.