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Pause updates now

You can stop product updates on all computers for 90 days. Your computers will still get automatic security updates.

Restriction

You can control updates on Windows and Linux devices, but not Macs.

Go to My Products > General Settings > Controlled Updates and click Pause Updates Now.

This stops automatic updates on all your computers immediately.

Updates start again automatically after 90 days.

Tip

If you want to start updates again earlier, click Resume Automatic Updating.