How To Stop Windows 11 Update In Windows 10

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With the release of Windows 11, many Windows 10 users might be prompted to upgrade their devices. If you are
among those who prefer to stick with your current Windows 10 setup, you might be wondering how to stop the
Windows 11 update from happening. In this blog post, we will guide you through the process of disabling Windows
11 updates in Windows 10.

Method 1: Using Group Policy Editor

The Group Policy Editor is a powerful tool that allows you to manage various settings on your Windows computer.
You can use it to disable the automatic Windows 11 updates. Follow these steps:

  1. Press the Win + R keys to open the Run dialog box.
  2. Type gpedit.msc and press Enter to open the Group Policy Editor.
  3. Navigate to the following path:

    Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Windows Update

    You will see a list of settings on the right side of the window.

  4. Double-click on the Configure Automatic Updates setting to open its Properties window.
  5. Select the Disabled option, then click OK.
  6. Close the Group Policy Editor and restart your computer for the changes to take effect.

This method will disable automatic updates for both Windows 11 and Windows 10. To re-enable updates, follow
the
same steps and choose the Not Configured or Enabled option in step 5.

Method 2: Using Registry Editor

If your Windows edition does not have the Group Policy Editor, you can use the Registry Editor to disable
Windows 11 updates. This method is riskier, as editing the registry can cause issues if done improperly.
Follow these steps carefully:

  1. Press the Win + R keys to open the Run dialog box.
  2. Type regedit and press Enter to open the Registry Editor.
  3. Navigate to the following path:

    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate\AU

    If the WindowsUpdate and AU keys do not exist, you need to create them.
    Right-click on the Windows key, select New > Key,
    and name it WindowsUpdate. Then, right-click on the WindowsUpdate key,
    select New > Key, and name it AU.

  4. Right-click on the AU key, select New > DWORD
    (32-bit) Value    , and name it NoAutoUpdate.
  5. Double-click on the NoAutoUpdate value, set its data to 1, and click
    OK.
  6. Close the Registry Editor and restart your computer for the changes to take effect.

To re-enable updates, follow the same steps and set the NoAutoUpdate value data to
0 in step 5.

Conclusion

It’s essential to keep your operating system up-to-date to ensure the best performance and security.
However, if you wish to stay with Windows 10 for the time being, you can use the methods mentioned above
to disable the Windows 11 updates. Remember to periodically check for Windows 10 updates manually to keep
your system secure.