Tired of Windows updates popping up at the wrong time? Windows Update Killer provides a straightforward solution: with a tweak in the registry, you can block these updates until December 31, 2051. Perfect for anyone who needs a stable system for long periods or wants to avoid interruptions at crucial moments.
How Does It Work?
When you run the "pause" file, the utility opens the Registry Editor and displays a warning about possible effects on the system. Click "Yes," and a confirmation will appear — updates are paused. To undo this, just use the "unpause" file, which follows the same simple process.
Don’t expect buttons or menus. Windows Update Killer is pure behind-the-scenes operation: a handy tool that anyone can use, even without being a tech expert.
With this utility, you take control of your PC. No more keeping pace with Microsoft — decide when to update and stay focused on what matters, whether it's a big project or simply the peace of mind of a system without surprises.
Before you start, save a backup of the registry. Updates are essential for security and performance, and having a safety net ensures you can revert any issues.
Put an end to automatic updates and gain full control with Windows Update Killer!
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
; @script : windows-updates-pause.reg
; @author : Aetherinox
; @url : https://github.com/Aetherinox/Windows-Update-Killer
;
; A script to pause Windows Updates for a long period of time.
;
; User can un-pause updates by opening the 'Windows Update' window.
; You can also access that window by opening your start menu, select 'Run'
; and type
; ms-settings:windowsupdate
;
; You can also re-enable updates by executing the other file included
; in the repo URL above:
; windows-updates-unpause.reg
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\WindowsUpdate\UX\Settings]
"PauseFeatureUpdatesStartTime"="2025-01-01T00:00:00Z"
"PauseFeatureUpdatesEndTime"="2051-12-31T00:00:00Z"
"PauseQualityUpdatesStartTime"="2025-01-01T00:00:00Z"
"PauseQualityUpdatesEndTime"="2051-12-31T00:00:00Z"
"PauseUpdatesStartTime"="2025-01-01T00:00:00Z"
"PauseUpdatesExpiryTime"="2051-12-31T00:00:00Z"
"ActiveHoursStart"=dword:0000000d
"ActiveHoursEnd"=dword:00000007
"FlightSettingsMaxPauseDays"=dword:00002727
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\WaaSMedicSvc]
"Start"=dword:00000004
"FailureActions"=hex:00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,\
00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate\AU]
"NoAutoUpdate"=dword:00000001
"NoAUShutdownOption"=dword:00000001
"AlwaysAutoRebootAtScheduledTime"=dword:00000000
"NoAutoRebootWithLoggedOnUsers"=dword:00000001
"AutoInstallMinorUpdates"=dword:00000000
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\WindowsUpdate\UpdatePolicy\Settings]
"PausedFeatureStatus"=dword:00000001
"PausedQualityStatus"=dword:00000001
"PausedQualityDate"="2025-01-01T00:00:00Z"
"PausedFeatureDate"="2025-01-01T00:00:00Z"
Version: 1.3.1
Size: 1.79 KB
License: Free
Language: English
Platform: Windows
SHA-256: 8b2e167e54f899df69625dd45b80cb6b09152d3a39148aa1c3d03bbc394d9d83
Developer: Aetherinox
Category: System/System Tools
Last Update: 04/20/2025