Policy
Configure the maximum number of days that updates can be paused
Microsoft Windows
Policy overview
Key metadata and intent for this policy.
Supported OS tags: Windows10, Windows10RT, Windows11, WindowsServer2016
This policy controls the maximum number of days that end users can pause updates. Supported values are 1-35. The default value is 35 (days). When the policy is configured, users can only pause updates up until the end of the time period specified by the policy. Once the configured limit is reached, users can no longer extend the pause. If the policy is disabled or not configured, the default pause behavior applies - enabling users to continuously pause updates for up to 35 days at a time. This policy does not disable the Pause updates entirely. To remove access to Pause updates, use the "Remove access to 'Pause updates' feature" policy.
Registry values
How enabled and disabled states update the registry.
| Scope | Registry location | Type | Enabled value | Disabled value | Copy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer | Path Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate Value name MaxPauseDaysEnabled | REG_DWORD | HKLM 1 | HKLM 0 |
Policy elements
Inputs and configuration options exposed by this policy.
| Scope | Element | Type | Registry mapping | Constraints & behavior | Copy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer | Max pause days: ID SetMaxPauseDays | decimal | Path Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate Value name SetMaxPauseDays Type REG_DWORD | Range: 1 to 35 |