How to disable update on windows 11

To disable updates on Windows 11, you can follow these steps. However, please be aware that disabling updates may increase security risks and affect the performance of your computer, as you will not receive new patches and improvements from Microsoft.

To disable updates on Windows 11, you can follow these steps. However, please be aware that disabling updates may increase security risks and affect the performance of your computer, as you will not receive new patches and improvements from Microsoft.
Guide to Disable Automatic Updates on Windows 11

Method 1: Using Services

1. Open Services: Press Windows + R to open the Run dialog, type services.msc, and press Enter.
2. Locate Windows Update service: In the Services window, scroll down and search for "Windows Update".
3. Change settings: Double-click on "Windows Update", in the new window that appears, find "Startup type" and change it to "Disabled".
4. Apply and OK: Click "Apply" and then "OK" to save the settings.

Method 2: Using Group Policy Editor

Available only on Windows 11 Pro and enterprise editions.

1. Open Group Policy Editor: Press Windows + R, type gpedit.msc, and press Enter.
2. Navigate to update settings: Go to Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Windows Update -> Manage end user experience.
3. Disable automatic updates: Find and double-click on Configure Automatic Updates, set it to "Disabled".
4. Apply and OK: Click "Apply" and then "OK".

Method 3: Using Registry Editor

Use caution as incorrect edits can damage the system.

1. Open Registry Editor: Press Windows + R, type regedit, and press Enter.
2. Navigate to the necessary key: Go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate\AU (you may need to create these keys if they do not exist).
3. Create or edit value: Create or edit a DWORD value named NoAutoUpdate and set its value to 1.
4. Restart your computer: Restart your computer to apply the changes.

Advice

While you can disable automatic updates, you should regularly check and install important security updates to ensure your computer is protected against potential threats. To do this, you can regularly visit Settings -> Update & Security -> Windows Update and select Check for updates.