Can I delay Windows 11 until I want it after the "Ready to install Windows 11" after a restart?

[Heathsideboy]

I downloaded Windows 11, which is ready to install. So, I am at the stage where if I restart my PC, Windows 11 will start to install itself. Can I stop it from installing after this stage for now? I know I can schedule a time, but I want to do it when I am ready and not choose one of its scheduling dates. Thanks.

HB

 

[Bighorn]

Haven't tried to delay it but have used the MCT/Media Creation Tool to get an .iso file used for creating the bootable DVD [R not RW] disc and creating the bootable USB Thumb drive. What I've seen is Upgrading to Win11 is a 'streaming' install from the Microsoft servers, once started it will remain available until finished regardless of rebooting/restarting the computer.

A side note, I'm having no issues with Win11, most changes are simply in how things are shown and locations of features are different such as the right- of the Start button has more on it than Win10 does, some things from the Control Panel. I got a new Notebook in Oct. '21 [right after Win11 was released] and a new Desktop in Apr. '22 because none of my computers would Upgrade and I needed to know more for the time a client would have an issue. Most things that work in Win10 will work in Win11 and usually a bit faster. The biggest issue is for folks to keep an open mind about the changes, just like we've had to do for a couple 3 decades.

 

[davehc]

I am now a contented win 11 user. Initially, when it happened to me, I restoted an earler image,(made with Macrium.
Eventually I was tempted and surrended

 

[Heathsideboy]

I went to settings to the “Schedule the restart,” and under the “Schedule a time” where it said

“we’ll finish installing updates when it’s convenient for you. If your PC is unavailable at your scheduled time, Windows will automatically find a good time for the restart.”

Instead of picking a time I actually turned the slider button to the off position. I’m hoping it will not download Windows 11 until I turn this back on again. That’s what I’m hoping for, anyway.

Addendum: I restarted, and it has not downloaded Windows 11. Can anyone tell me if this is safe?
If you click settings (Start menu > settings > update & security. Then at the top, click on schedule the restart. I have set the toggle button to the off position. Will it be okay to leave it like that until I am ready to install Windows 11?

HB

 

[Bighorn]

It may be safe but it may also prevent getting Win10 updates. The next scheduled updates are on Patch Tuesday, second Tuesday of the month, just keep an eye on it.

 

[Heathsideboy]

Okay, will do; thanks for the advice.