How to Block the Windows 10 October 2020 (20H2) Update

By Timothy Tibbetts

on 06/15/2023

Windows 10 will be releasing Windows 10 October 2020 Update, version 20H2 soon. This is a Feature update that many people prefer to put off until it has been proven stable. Here's how you can block the Windows 10 October Update.

1: Block Windows 10 October 2020 Update - Settings

You can block the October update for a week in settings. For longer times, skip to Step 2.

Click on Start > Settings > Update & security.

Click on Advanced options.

Scroll down to Pause updates and click on Select date.

Click on a date to delay Windows Updates.

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2: Block Windows 10 October 2020 Update - Group Policy Editor

Open Group Policy Editor by pressing the Windows Key + R, type in gpedit.msc, and press Enter.

Windows 10 Home users will need to enable Group Policy Editor.

Navigate to Local Computer Policy > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Windows Update > Windows Update for Business.

Double-click Select the target Feature Update version.

Check Enabled.

Enter the version of Windows you currently have. For example, if you have Windows 10 1909 installed, type in 1909.

If you're not sure what version of Windows 10 you have, click on Start > Settings > System > About.

You can also click on Select when Preview Builds, and Feature updates are received.

Click Enabled and choose the number of days to block the update or enter a date to pause for 35 days.