How do I prevent Windows 10 from updating at certain times

There is a setting built in to Windows 10 called Active Hours which can prevent updates from starting so the computer does not automatically restart or prompt for restarts to install updates during a specified time period. To do this:

  1. Select the Start button, then choose Settings
  2. In the Settings menu, choose Update & Security
  3. Under Update settings, choose Change active hours
  4. Select a Start time and an End time for updates to not be run. This is limited by Windows to a 12-hour period. When changing the hours, select the new hour, then check the box to save changes
  5. Select Save at the bottom to complete the changes

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