Microsoft finally lets Windows 11 shut down without installing updates

The latest Windows Insider update gives real control over the shutdown menu, so pending updates only install when you say so.
Guru3D

Windows 11 Update Overhaul Adds Skip Option and Indefinite Pause Control

Microsoft is revising the Windows Update experience in Windows 11, introducing a set of changes that significantly increase ...
Windows Latest

Tested: Windows 11 setup screen now finally lets you skip forced updates, and go directly to the desktop

Microsoft told Windows Latest that it's rolling out a new feature that allows you to skip forced Windows 11 updates during ...
The Eastern Herald

Microsoft Redesigns Windows Update System to Give Users Full Control Over Pauses, Restarts, and Install Timing

Microsoft gives Windows 11 users more control with 35-day update pauses, fewer forced restarts, and flexible installation ...

Microsoft Announces Major Changes to Windows Update in Windows 11

In addition to the Windows Insider Program changes, Microsoft is also rolling out major Windows Update changes today that’s ...
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Microsoft tests major Windows 11 update controls for gamers

Microsoft is testing new Windows 11 features that give users far greater control over system updates, including the ability to pause them indefinitely and shut down without installing pending patches.
ZDNet

Windows 11 24H2 may now automatically install itself, whether you want it or not

Windows 11 users who've been avoiding the problematic 2024 update now have little choice but to accept it. Last Friday, Microsoft revealed that Windows 11 24H2 officially reached the last phase of its ...