Although it’s impossible to disable Windows 11 completely, you can temporarily pause updates for one week. If you want to disable updates permanently, you can change the automatic updates policy through Group Policy or Registry. This guide will teach you the steps to prevent updates from being installed on Windows 11 version 21H2, 22H2, and higher releases.
Disable automatic updates on Windows 11 Disable automatic updates on Windows 11 from Group Policy Disable automatic updates on Windows 11 from Registry
Disable automatic updates on Windows 11
To disable Windows 11 automatic updates, use these steps: Once you complete the steps, Windows 11 updates will stop downloading on your computer for at least one week or until you click the “Resume updates” button.
Disable specific updates on Windows 11 from downloading automatically
To prevent a specific update from downloading on Windows 11, use these steps: After you complete the steps, the update will no longer be available through Windows Update. However, when a newer version of the update becomes available, Windows Update will automatically download and install it.
Disable automatic updates on Windows 11 from Group Policy
Alternatively, you can prevent updates from downloading automatically by adjusting the Windows Update settings through Group Policy. However, you can only use these steps on Windows 11 Pro since the Home edition doesn’t have this tool. To disable automatic updates permanently from Group Policy on Windows 11, use these steps: Once you complete the steps, Windows Update will no longer install system updates automatically on Windows 11. However, you would still be able to check for updates manually through the Settings app.
If you change your mind, you can undo the changes and re-enable automatic updates using the same instructions, but on step 5, select the “Not Configured” option. If you have Windows 11 Home, you can still disable updates using the Registry. You can check this video to learn how.
Disable automatic updates on Windows 11 from Registry
Alternatively, you can disable automatic updates for Windows 11 Home or Pro from the Registry. However, modifying system files can damage the installation if not done correctly. It is assumed that you know what you’re doing and have previously created a full backup of your computer. Use these steps at your own risk. To disable Windows 11 updates from the Registry, use these steps: After you complete the steps, Windows Update will stop downloading updates for Windows 11 automatically. However, you would still be able to check for updates manually through the Settings app as necessary.
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