1. Press “ WIN(key)+R ” key combination to launch RUN dialog box(OR) Find RUN in Apps then type regedit and press Enter. It’ll open Registry Editor . 2. Now go to following key: <HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\WindowsUpdate\UX\Settings> 3. In right-side pane, look for following DWORD : < FlightSettingsMaxPauseDays > 4. If not present create DWORD with same name. 5. Put Hexadecimal /Decimal Value of your choice. 6. Check you windows update setting -> pause updates The number of days you put in the DWORD would reflect on the Pause Option.