Microsoft is easing the mandatory update requirement in Windows 11: You can decide for yourself when to install the update (N&T)

Windows 11 will soon offer a new feature that lets you decide when your PC can install Windows updates.

This gives you much more control—which is especially useful for users who want to avoid surprises or sudden reboots. With this new feature, you can

• postpone every single update.
• specify an exact date on which the update should be installed.

Windows clearly shows you which updates are pending and until when they have been postponed. The process is simple:

1. Press WINDOWS ...