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2026-05 Preview Update (KB5089573) (26200.8524) downloads when my PC reboots I get a message stating something went wrong

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2026-05 Preview Update (KB5089573) (26200.8524)

DJ Smith 0 Reputation points
2026-06-03T20:02:39.2966667+00:00

is there a way to have windoes not download this update

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
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    2026-06-03T20:02:53.88+00:00

    Windows Update preview (optional) updates can be avoided by not installing them from the Optional updates available section.

    To prevent Windows from downloading and installing this specific preview update (KB5089573):

    1. Open Start > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update.
    2. If the update appears under Optional updates available, do not click Download and install. Optional/preview updates are not installed automatically unless explicitly chosen.
    3. If it has already started downloading, choose Pause updates for a period (for example, 7 days) to stop further attempts until a later cumulative/security update replaces it.

    For managed/business environments using Windows Update for Business, this preview content is normally rolled into the next regular security update, so skipping the preview is supported.

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