How to Cancel Windows 11 update?

Thanks for mentioning this, JoJun.

I didn't check the folder on C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\Download previously. This makes a lot of sense now.

I was able to move the user back to Windows 10. I checked, and the registry keys were still there after the rollback. When I checked the path "C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\Download" there were data files on it. As you mentioned, if the update was already saved previously to the registry key modifications, it could get installed after a reboot.

I deleted the information inside the folder (not the folder), and I'm keeping an eye on the computer. Hopefully, it will stay in Windows 10 now.

Thanks so much for your time and for helping me find a logical explanation for this problem.

Yes, I know *YOU* have solved your problem, PortlandMT.

However, G-17 hasn't, and since just changing the registry key is sometimes ineffectual, I tried to point out a possible explanation to them.

You are referring to deleting everything in the download folder. I did that first and then changed the registry.

If you rollback to Windows 10, you are back at the beginning. Then do all the registry steps again.

Hi PortlandMT,

Thanks for taking the time to reply.

We have many computers in Windows 10, and we want them to stay in Windows 10. I applied the modifications on the reg keys while the computer was still in Windows 10, so it would remain in Windows 10 v21H2.

Unfortunately, yesterday we realized that the computer upgraded to Windows 11. It is currently in Windows 11.

I checked the reg keys and the modifications are still there.

I was wondering how that was possible and if there are any steps in the process I'm missing. Maybe an extra reg key or something else.

Is migrating to Windows 11 mandatory now?

Thanks in advance for your help.

I only know how to stop Windows 11 from downloading on my computer. I would assume that the upgrades you are getting for Windows 11 are the mandatory ones.