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Stop Windows 11 Update Notifications in 5 Different Ways
Learn how to prevent your device from automatically updating itself
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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There are a lot of ways tocustomize Windows 11but some important tweaks that a lot of our readers are performing are to stop the update notifications and automatic installation.
So, in this article, you will find out how to stop Windows 11 update notifications forever on your device.
How often does Windows 11 check for updates?
Windows 11 automatically checks for updates every day but the exact time might vary. If there are new ones, the system will trigger a notification to let you know about them.
This can be useful if you want to keep your OS updated at all times, but if they only annoy and disturb you, here’s how you cand stop them quickly.
How can I stop Windows 11 update notifications?
How do I block Windows 11 automatic updates?
1. Use Windows 11’s Settings
This is the easiest way to pause Windows 11 updates and the handiest one as it takes less than a minute.
But you’ll have to go through these settings every 7 days so if you are looking for something more permanent, move on to the next solution.
2. Change the network settings
Microsoft implemented this change in their OS by default so that Windows cannot auto-download updates over metered connections.
3. Use the Local Policies
1.Go toSearch, look forgpedit.mscand click on theGroup Policy Editoronce it is displayed in the search results.
2.On the left pane, underLocal Computer Policy, click onComputer Configuration.
- Double-click onAdministrative Templates.
4.Select theWindows Componentsoption.
5.LocateWindows Updateand open it.
- Now selectManage end user experience.
7.Double-click on theConfigure Automatic Updatesoption.
8.Select theDisabledoption to turn off automatic updates on your Windows 11 PC.
- Click onApplyandOKto save the settings.
More experienced users can block Windows 11 updates via the Group Policy Editor. The process is easy, and the built-in tool is perfectly safe to use.
4. Disable the Windows 11 Update Service
If you ever want to change the settings, just follow these exact steps but choose theAutomaticoption from the startup type.
5. Use the Registry Editor
There are a lot of questions regarding automatic updates and notifications and we are hereby answering the most important:
We do recommend keeping your OS updated to avoid and prevent errors and security bugs from occurring.
Just remember, none of these changes is permanent so if you ever change your mind and want to let Windows update itself automatically, all you need to do is revert the changes you made.
Get more control over your device and learn how todisable Windows 11’s driver updatein order to avoid downgrading your GPU on your device.
We hope this guide helped you block Windows 11 automatic updates. If you have any questions or suggestions, head on to the comment section below and we’ll get back to you.
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Radu Tyrsina
Radu Tyrsina has been a Windows fan ever since he got his first PC, a Pentium III (a monster at that time).
For most of the kids of his age, the Internet was an amazing way to play and communicate with others, but he was deeply impressed by the flow of information and how easily you can find anything on the web.
Prior to founding Windows Report, this particular curiosity about digital content enabled him to grow a number of sites that helped hundreds of millions reach faster the answer they’re looking for.
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