Stop upgrade to Windows 11

Anonymous
2021-12-29T22:24:33+00:00

I upgraded to Windows 11 and reverted back to Windows 10. Now Windows 10 automatically attempts to download and install Windows 11 again. See below:

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I can Pause Updates but doing so doesn't allow me to update Windows 10 "patches." I'm being forced to Upgrade to Windows 11 without the ability to stop it.

I want to cancel the Upgrade to Windows 11 (download/installation) process which initiated on its own without my consent. The current status is how it shows in the image above - ready to download and then install Windows 11 but there is no way to stop it.

What I want:

  • Windows 10 to stop Upgrade to Windows 11 process
  • Ability to update Windows 10 without it upgrading/installing to Windows 11
  • Windows 10 with the ability to update patches
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Windows update

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  1. Anonymous
    2023-12-05T15:42:22+00:00

    See my response below. Do you have an answer to fix that? I have a Dell XPS 7590.

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  2. Anonymous
    2023-12-05T15:41:30+00:00

    What type of computer do you have. Try disabling Secure Boot. I bet Windows 11 installs and works. The other option is to turn of virtualization VT-D and leave secure boot on.

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  3. Ramesh 181.2K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2023-12-05T10:21:41+00:00

    Mick,

    Can you start a new thread and post the setup logs? Let me take a look at your issue.

    Please share the following setup log file on OneDrive/Dropbox and post the link in the new thread:

    C:$WINDOWS.~BT\Sources\Panther\setupact.log

    (How-To: Share OneDrive files and folders - Microsoft Support)

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  4. Anonymous
    2023-11-01T00:27:07+00:00

    How to stop Windows 11 downloading after it started

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  5. Anonymous
    2023-10-01T18:50:50+00:00

    I've been loosely monitoring this thread for quite awhile and posted a few replies when I was working to avoid Win 11 on my main computer. I hear the frustration at all the issues that pathetic Win 11 has generated and how invasive it is. When I transitions to Win 10 I encountered many of the issues and invasive issues talked about on these forums. But Win 11 is that on steroids.

    As SimonTurner1 said, it is possible to go back to Win 10, but it takes some effort and expertise. I hope you are able to engage someone with the knowledge and patience to help you.

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