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Microsoft limits control over app updates in Windows 11 — users can only pause for 5 weeks

Microsoft limits control over app updates in Windows 11 — users can only pause for 5 weeks

Update: 2025-10-21
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A recent change to the Microsoft Store app has disabled the ability to turn off automatic updates. Now, you can only pause automatic updates for up to 5 weeks.
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Microsoft limits control over app updates in Windows 11 — users can only pause for 5 weeks

Microsoft limits control over app updates in Windows 11 — users can only pause for 5 weeks

Zac Bowden