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Windows Update is enabled by default. If you paused them, they'll generally turn back on after a month. This wikiHow teaches you how to re-enable Windows Updates if you've paused them.
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2Click Update & Security. It's usually the last item in the menu next to a refresh icon.Advertisement
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3Click Windows Update (if needed). You'll see this in the menu on the left side of the page, but it is usually selected by default when you click Update & Security.
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4Click Resume Updates. If updates are disabled, you'll see this where you'd normally see Install or Check for Updates.
- This will enable Windows Update Services again and unpause updates. You can go to Advanced Settings to change how and when updates are installed.
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1. Open Settings.
2. Click Update & Security.
3. Click Windows Update (if needed).
4. Click Resume Updates.
