Anyway to not update to 24H2 but still get security updates?

Anonymous
2024-10-04T14:11:57+00:00

Hey, I have a question about windows Update, is there anyway to stay on 23h2 but still get security updates without upgrading to 24h2 automatically I just have updates pauzed for now but I still want security patches, I've heard there have been a lot of issues on 24h2 so thought id ask. Also other updates just not 24H2

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  1. Anonymous
    2025-01-25T09:51:12+00:00

    The odd bug I could handle. Breaking my £400 VR headset just because Microsoft don't feel like putting the necessary code in the installer any more, however, is totally unacceptable.

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  2. Anonymous
    2025-01-19T16:09:47+00:00

    DOES ANYONE KNOW IF THEY AT LEAST FIXED ALL THE BUGS??

    I AM SO ANGRY RIGHT NOW BECAUSE IT IS TAKING HOURS AND HOURS AND HOURS AND HOURS. Everything that I had hoped to accomplish today is now completely off the table as this effing GDMFSB computer is tied up with a four hour update.

    HOW DOES ANYONE GET ANY WORK DONE WHEN YOU HAVE ABSOLUTE ZERO COMNTROL OVER YOUR MACHINE. AND I DO NOT HAVE A FLINTSTONES SETUP 32GB OF RAM AND IT IS TAKING FOREVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Ordinarily I would have been busy working. BUT I HAVE ONLY TIME TO EMPTY OUT MY COMPLETE BOTTOMLESS WELL OF ANGER, HATRED, AND TOTAL RESENTMENT TOWARD "THE NEW WAY."

    FOR EVERY HOUR OR WORK I GET DONE, I SPEND LITERALLY TEN HOURS FIXING THE THINGS MICROSOFT AND ADOBE BROKE!

    AND YES, RESISTANCE IS FUTILE BUT THAT DOES NOT MEAN I AM GOING TO SHUT UP ABOUT IT.

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  3. Anonymous
    2025-01-17T10:46:12+00:00

    I noticed the same thing today (17.01.2025) I no longer have the option to decide If I want to download 24H2 and windows is forcing me to download it. Only option is to delay it but its only for 5 weeks. This is a joke.

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  4. Anonymous
    2024-12-14T19:27:12+00:00

    +100 , 100% by design setting the policy works, its simple and safe to use.

    If you never clicked the 24H2 offer that is the easy option, don't click it and you will continue to get security and feature updates for 23H2. BTW - there is nothing wrong with 24H2 for most systems. I am running it on many of my devices, however, there are some comapatibility items that are shown during setup that may or may not be significant for your purposes.

    In my case Paint3d being removed is a deal blocker. I saw that and had to cancel the setup , upgrade.

    so \ If you already clicked the 24H2 update offer, then here is how to halt the InProgress update and prevent it from being re-offered.

    this will permit you to continue receiving security updates and feature updates just wont give you the 24H2 offer upgrade..

    then just set the group policy setting to stick on the 23H2 update. its that simple.

    credit to this page /site for helping me find it quickly. How to Block Windows 11 24H2 update on Personal PCs. - WinTips.org

    set 3 reg keys to block, then remove them when you are ready.

    1. run Command Prompt as Administrator.

    2. set 3 regkeys these commands Require 23H2. (and that is the same as meaning block 24H2)

    • reg add HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate /f /v TargetReleaseVersion /t REG_DWORD /d 1
    • reg add HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate /f /v TargetReleaseVersionInfo /t REG_SZ /d 23H2
    • reg add HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate /f /v ProductVersion /t REG_SZ /d "Windows 11"

    3. Reboot

    now you will notice the 24H2 download is gone and, in my case, I got the 2412 security update instead.

    TO undo-and permit 24H2 to be delivered.

    open Command Prompt as Administrator

    • reg delete HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate /f /v TargetReleaseVersion
    • reg delete HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate /f /v TargetReleaseVersionInfo
    • reg delete HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate /f /v ProductVersion

    hth

    scott

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  5. Anonymous
    2024-10-09T18:58:01+00:00

    So install that Reg add will fix my issue of not wanting to upgrade to 24H2? As it will brick my OS.(as i understand it.)

    Yes my rig is unable to support 24H2, as my Core 2 Quad 9650 3.0Ghz over clocked at 4.1Ghz for over 10 years now on Asus Formula Maximus II motherboard, dual Samsung Evo 830 in Raid 0, 8 Gigs of CAS 9 Latency Ram etc etc... Upgraded to USB 3.0 with Pcie card. M2 drive as well in x16 slot.with Video Asus Rog R9 390.. Which i got last year practically unused for $25. On ebay, nice upgrade!

    Built this when i was a Geek, Tradesman now and don't want to learn to build another.

    If I am forced to learn anything it will be Linux OS.

    Is just fine playing games. when I so chose. Dont want to upgrade my computer, $$$..

    "If it ain't broke dont fix it"

    I run Plex, Utorrent, Multi Task with 2 monitors and at times play some games at same time. Don't tell me to upgrade this ancient artifact :)

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