Update
winIDEA will always refresh displayed information when the CPU stops. Additionally you can configure winIDEA to periodically refresh displayed information.
Open Debug | Debug Options | Update to tailor the debugging experience to your needs.
Update when running - Update displayed information when the CPU is running.
Update when stopped (not recommended) - Update displayed information when the CPU is stopped.
Update Period - Determine the interval to update real-time information.
Update on a conditional breakpoint - Update when a conditional breakpoint's condition is evaluated to zero.