ive just paused updates untill 01/11/24 i should not worry about it updating to 24H2 with that right? or any security flaws? (i use bitdefender not microsoft defender btw)
Anyway to not update to 24H2 but still get security updates?
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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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2024-10-04T15:16:40+00:00 So I just put that in cmd while running as admin or? Also could you make a command for when I want to remove them when the issues get fixed or if I plan on updating anyway?
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Sumit 44,416 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator2024-10-04T14:40:36+00:00 Yes, I will add a registry key for the targeted feature update. If you target 23H2, you will not get 24H2. Here is the registry command for that:
reg add "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate" /v ProductVersion /t REG_SZ /d "Windows 11" /f && reg add "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate" /v TargetReleaseVersion /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f && reg add "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate" /v TargetReleaseVersionInfo /t REG_SZ /d "23H2" /f
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Anonymous
2024-10-04T14:21:25+00:00 Eh I'll still pause updates for now, any way to assure it won't get installed automatically? I'm willing to edit the registery... I have win 11 pro and have done it before for some tweaks
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Sumit 44,416 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
2024-10-04T14:15:23+00:00 Hi Jarno,
24H2 is seeker only - it won't get installed automatically for now. After 2 or 3 months, if the telemetry thinks your device is fit, you will get it automatically. If it is not the case, you won't get it.