Non-ESU Windows 10 can’t pause updates anymore, including if Windows 11 install starts accidentally by user

Non-ESU Windows 10 users are unable to pause updates, even if accidentally starting a Windows 11 install, due to a grayed-out "Pause updates for 7 days" option. This change seems to affect devices not enrolled in the Extended Security Updates (ESU) program, with the pause option becoming inaccessible. Microsoft has not clarified if this change is intentional or a bug, but it appears to be related to ESU enrollment. Users are encouraged to enroll in ESU to continue receiving security updates for Windows 10 until October 2026.