How to stop Windows 11 updates forever?

Anonymous
2023-07-13T00:16:21+00:00

I've noticed there is no option to stop windows updates: There is only a nonsensical pause option. Even though I set updates to OFF it still updates after some time which is totally not what I need. The thing is my hard ware is really old and I can't risk new updates like the one I got now totally screwed my machine, I can't run any programs anymore they take forever to open now. Please help how do I stop these updates from happening?

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update

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Ivan B 124.4K Reputation points Independent Advisor
2023-07-13T02:19:50+00:00

Hi , Harry.

I am Ivan, I will help you with this.

You can deactivate the windows update service directly in services .msc, but when deactivating the microsft store system, among others, they stop working without automatic updating.

01: for this, press the shortcut 'Windows + R' and type "services.msc".

02: right-click on “Windows Update” and then go to “Properties”;

03: under “Startup type”, as in the example below, choose the “Disabled” option from the drop-down menu and click “Apply”.

04: finally, restart your computer to complete the procedure and ensure that the search for new updates is disabled.

Caution when disabling windows update is a security risk at your own risk.

Hope this helps.

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  1. Anonymous
    2025-03-31T20:52:53+00:00

    Hi! Have you tried editing the registry as I described above?

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  2. Anonymous
    2025-03-30T08:06:22+00:00

    This doesn't work at all. Windows 11 has been made to override all protocols it seems. Check/unckeck whatever boxes you want. This may buy you a few weeks, then updates will forcibly install regardless of your settings.

    I am forever uninstalling the most recent updates just so my photo editing software can open again. I wish there was a fix, but there's not.

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  3. Anonymous
    2025-01-24T02:37:53+00:00

    gotcha, never will buy windows again since I don't have control over my system like I want (con of getting apple anyways) and the OS breaks itself ALL THE TIME (cause can't turn off updates). Basically, has decreased my productivity more than being without a computer would #linuxORbust

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  4. Anonymous
    2025-01-12T20:02:14+00:00

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    Well, MS itself recommends stopping updates just to pacify its best customers, who fell for MS BS, and spent money on some much tooted feature that MS later dropped without any notice. By stopping updates, they can use what they paid for but lost, just a little bit longer. I'm really bitter about the discontinuation of Mixed Reality. I spent a lot of money on games (Beat Saber, Half Life, etc.), headsets (hundreds of $), cables and cable management, etc.

    So I have disabled Windows updates on my W11 by editing the Registry.

    Open RegEdit and go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows

    Create a folder named WindowsUpdate. Then create a subfolder in it called AU.

    On the right-hand side of the screen, right-click anywhere. Under the New option, select the option DWORD (32-bit) Value.

    Add new value there and name it “NoAutoUpdate”. Then press Enter to save the changes.

    Then change its value to 1.

    Save and close everything and reboot.

    Your changes will show up in Settings -> Windows Update -> Advanced Options -> Configured Update Policies

    Good luck. Cheers!

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