{"id":136701,"date":"2025-11-04T06:25:16","date_gmt":"2025-11-04T11:25:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/?p=136701"},"modified":"2025-11-04T08:14:30","modified_gmt":"2025-11-04T13:14:30","slug":"disable-automatic-updates-windows-11","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/disable-automatic-updates-windows-11\/","title":{"rendered":"How to disable automatic updates on Windows 11"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul class=\"sum\">\n<li>To disable Windows 11 automatic updates, open <strong>Settings<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Windows Update, <\/strong>and click the <strong>&#8220;Pause for 1 week&#8221;<\/strong> button to disable updates.<\/li>\n<li>To prevent updates from downloading automatically, open <strong>Group Policy<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Computer Configuration<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Administrative Templates<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Windows Components<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Windows Update<\/strong>, open the <strong>&#8220;Configure Automatic Updates&#8221;<\/strong> policy, and disable it.<\/li>\n<li>On Windows 11 Home, you can use the Registry to disable updates from <code>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\\SOFTWARE\\Policies\\Microsoft\\Windows<\/code>, creating the <strong>&#8220;WindowsUpdate&#8221;<\/strong> and <strong>&#8220;AU&#8221;<\/strong> keys and then setting the <strong>&#8220;NoAutoUpdate&#8221;<\/strong> DWORD to<strong> &#8220;1.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>You can also modify the <strong>&#8220;FlightSettingsMaxPauseDays&#8221;<\/strong> Registry key to modify the &#8220;Pause updates&#8221; options to stop updates for up to 20 years.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>UPDATED 11\/4\/2025:<\/strong> On <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/tag\/windows-11\">Windows 11<\/a>, you can disable automatic updates (permanently or temporarily), and in this guide, I&#8217;ll outline three ways to accomplish this configuration, whether you use the <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/check-windows-11-home-pro\/\">Pro or Home edition<\/a> of the operating system.<\/p>\n<p>Although\u00a0<span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">system updates were optional in older versions, starting on Windows 10 and continuing on Windows 11,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/windows-11-update-history-tracker\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">updates download and install automatically<\/a> to help keep<\/span> your computer and data secure and ensure you have the latest features, improvements, and fixes. However, it has now become normal for Microsoft to roll out updates that contain bugs and errors, negatively affecting the experience and performance.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to take control and temporarily pause or permanently disable Windows Update, you have a few options. For example, you can temporarily prevent the system from getting updates using the &#8220;Windows Update&#8221; settings. The default setting allows you to pause updates for a week, but you can change it to pause updates for up to 20 years.<\/p>\n<section class=\"custom-related-posts-wrapper\"><span class=\"custom-related-posts-heading\">Related<\/span><div class=\"custom-related-posts-container\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/disable-automatic-driver-install-windows-11\/\" class=\"custom-related-post-item\" data-umami-event=\"related_inpost_clicked\" data-umami-event-name=\"How to disable automatic driver install on Windows 11\"><div class=\"custom-related-post-thumbnail\"><img src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/windows-11-disable-drivers-auto-install-hero.webp?fit=300%2C188&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"How to disable automatic driver install on Windows 11\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div><span class=\"custom-related-post-title\">How to disable automatic driver install on Windows 11<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/disable-updates-windows-10\/\" class=\"custom-related-post-item\" data-umami-event=\"related_inpost_clicked\" data-umami-event-name=\"How to disable automatic updates on Windows 10\"><div class=\"custom-related-post-thumbnail\"><img src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/windows-10-disable-updates-hero-mauro-huculak.webp?fit=300%2C200&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"How to disable automatic updates on Windows 10\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div><span class=\"custom-related-post-title\">How to disable automatic updates on Windows 10<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/section>\n<p>If you want to disable updates permanently, you can change the automatic updates policy using Group Policy or the Registry.<\/p>\n<p>Although the Group Policy and Registry options will prevent the system from downloading updates automatically, you will still be able to install updates manually.<\/p>\n<p>In this <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/tag\/how-to\">guide<\/a>, I will show you how to prevent updates from installing on Windows 11.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"toc\">\n<li><a href=\"#disable_updates_windows11\">Disable automatic updates on Windows 11 (Pro\/Home) from Settings<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#disable_updates_gpedit_windows11\">Disable automatic updates on Windows 11 (Pro) from Group Policy<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#disable_updates_regedit_windows11\">Disable automatic updates on Windows 11 (Pro\/Home) from Registry<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#disable_updatges_years_windows11\">Disable automatic updates on Windows 11 (Pro\/Home) for 20 years<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"tip-box\"><span><strong>Warning:<\/strong> It&#8217;s crucial to note that modifying the Registry can cause serious problems if not used properly. It&#8217;s assumed you know what you&#8217;re doing and have <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/backup-windows-11-external-usb-drive\/\">created a full backup<\/a> of your system before proceeding.<\/span><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"disable_updates_windows11\">Disable automatic updates on Windows 11 (Pro\/Home) from Settings<\/h2>\n<p>To disable Windows 11 automatic updates, follow these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Open <strong>Settings <\/strong>on Windows 11.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click on <strong>Windows Update<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>(Optional) Turn off the <strong>&#8220;Get the latest updates as soon as they&#8217;re available&#8221;<\/strong> toggle switch under the &#8220;More options&#8221; section.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>&#8220;Pause for 1 week&#8221;<\/strong> button to disable automatic updates for the &#8220;Pause updates&#8221; setting.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-182459\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/windows-11-pause-updates-automatic.webp?resize=827%2C377&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 disable updates\" width=\"827\" height=\"377\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/windows-11-pause-updates-automatic.webp?w=898&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 898w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/windows-11-pause-updates-automatic.webp?resize=300%2C137&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/windows-11-pause-updates-automatic.webp?resize=150%2C68&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Once you complete the steps, Windows 11 updates will stop downloading on your computer for at least one week or until you click the <strong>&#8220;Resume updates&#8221; <\/strong>button.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"hide_updates_windows11\">Block automatic download for a specific update<\/h3>\n<p>To prevent a particular update from downloading on Windows 11, follow these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/download.microsoft.com\/download\/f\/2\/2\/f22d5fdb-59cd-4275-8c95-1be17bf70b21\/wushowhide.diagcab\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Open the <strong>Microsoft Download Center<\/strong> page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Download the &#8220;<strong>Show or hide updates troubleshooter&#8221; <\/strong>file on your computer.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Double-click the <strong>&#8220;wushowhide.diagcab&#8221;<\/strong> file to launch the tool.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Next<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>&#8220;Hide updates&#8221; <\/strong>option.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-136705\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/windows-11-hide-updates-option.webp?resize=571%2C440&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 hide updates\" width=\"571\" height=\"440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/windows-11-hide-updates-option.webp?w=571&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 571w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/windows-11-hide-updates-option.webp?resize=300%2C231&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/windows-11-hide-updates-option.webp?resize=150%2C116&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 571px) 100vw, 571px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select the Windows 11 update or driver to block.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-136706\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/select-windows-11-update-block.webp?resize=571%2C440&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 update blocked\" width=\"571\" height=\"440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/select-windows-11-update-block.webp?w=571&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 571w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/select-windows-11-update-block.webp?resize=300%2C231&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/select-windows-11-update-block.webp?resize=150%2C116&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 571px) 100vw, 571px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Next<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Close<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>After you complete the steps, the update will no longer be available through Windows Update. However, when a newer version of the update becomes available, Windows Update will automatically download and install it.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"disable_updates_gpedit_windows11\">Disable automatic updates on Windows 11 (Pro) from Group Policy<\/h2>\n<p>You can also permanently stop updates from downloading automatically by configuring the Windows Update settings in the Group Policy Editor. However, this option is only available on Windows 11 Pro, as the Home edition does not include this tool.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re using Windows 11 Home, you can still disable updates by modifying the Registry.<\/p>\n<p>To disable automatic updates permanently from Group Policy on Windows 11, follow these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Open <strong>Start<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Search for <strong>gpedit<\/strong> and click the top result to open the <strong>Group Policy Editor<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Open the <strong>&#8220;Manage and user experience&#8221;<\/strong> folder in the path:<\/p>\n<pre>Computer Configuration &gt; Administrative Templates &gt; Windows Components &gt; Windows Update &gt; Manage end user experience<\/pre>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Double-click to open the <strong>&#8220;Configure Automatic Updates&#8221;<\/strong> policy.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-146578\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/configure-automatic-updates-policy.webp?resize=790%2C315&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Configure automatic updates policy\" width=\"790\" height=\"315\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/configure-automatic-updates-policy.webp?w=790&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 790w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/configure-automatic-updates-policy.webp?resize=300%2C120&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/configure-automatic-updates-policy.webp?resize=150%2C60&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 790px) 100vw, 790px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Choose the <strong>&#8220;Disabled&#8221;<\/strong> option to disable automatic Windows Update permanently.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-146579\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/windows-11-disable-automatic-updates-gpedit.webp?resize=686%2C636&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 disable automatic updates\" width=\"686\" height=\"636\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/windows-11-disable-automatic-updates-gpedit.webp?w=686&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 686w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/windows-11-disable-automatic-updates-gpedit.webp?resize=300%2C278&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/windows-11-disable-automatic-updates-gpedit.webp?resize=619%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 619w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/windows-11-disable-automatic-updates-gpedit.webp?resize=150%2C139&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 686px) 100vw, 686px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Apply<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>OK<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Once you complete the steps, Windows Update will no longer download and install system updates automatically on Windows 11. However, you can still check for updates manually through the Settings app.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to undo the changes, you can re-enable automatic updates using the same instructions, but in <strong>step 5<\/strong>, select the <strong>&#8220;Not Configured&#8221;<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"disable_updates_regedit_windows11\">Disable automatic updates on Windows 11 (Pro\/Home) from Registry<\/h2>\n<p>Alternatively, you can stop automatic Windows 11 Home or Pro updates from the Registry.<\/p>\n<p>To stop Windows 11 from downloading updates automatically from the Registry, follow these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Open <strong>Start<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Search for <strong>regedit<\/strong> and click the top result to launch the <strong>Registry Editor<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Navigate to the following path:<\/p>\n<pre>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\\SOFTWARE\\Policies\\Microsoft\\Windows<\/pre>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Right-click the <strong>Windows<\/strong> (folder) key, select <strong>New,<\/strong>\u00a0and choose the <strong>Key<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-147481\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/windowsupdate-key-create-regedit.webp?resize=827%2C452&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"WindowsUpdate regedit key\" width=\"827\" height=\"452\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/windowsupdate-key-create-regedit.webp?w=852&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 852w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/windowsupdate-key-create-regedit.webp?resize=300%2C164&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/windowsupdate-key-create-regedit.webp?resize=150%2C82&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Name the key <strong>WindowsUpdate <\/strong>and press\u00a0<strong>Enter<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Right-click the newly created key, select <strong>New,<\/strong>\u00a0and choose the <strong>Key<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-147480\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/au-key-create-regedit.webp?resize=827%2C452&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"AU regedit key\" width=\"827\" height=\"452\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/au-key-create-regedit.webp?w=852&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 852w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/au-key-create-regedit.webp?resize=300%2C164&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/au-key-create-regedit.webp?resize=150%2C82&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Name the key <strong>AU<\/strong> and press <strong>Enter<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Right-click the <strong>AU<\/strong> key, select <strong>New,<\/strong>\u00a0and choose the <strong>&#8220;DWORD (32-bit) Value&#8221;<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-147479\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/noautoupdate-dword-create-regedit.webp?resize=827%2C452&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"NoAutoUpdate registry key\" width=\"827\" height=\"452\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/noautoupdate-dword-create-regedit.webp?w=852&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 852w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/noautoupdate-dword-create-regedit.webp?resize=300%2C164&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/noautoupdate-dword-create-regedit.webp?resize=150%2C82&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Name the new key <strong>NoAutoUpdate<\/strong> and press <strong>Enter<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Double-click the newly created key and change its value from <strong>0<\/strong> to <strong>1<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-147482\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/windows-11-disable-update-registry.webp?resize=827%2C452&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 disable updates from Registry\" width=\"827\" height=\"452\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/windows-11-disable-update-registry.webp?w=852&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 852w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/windows-11-disable-update-registry.webp?resize=300%2C164&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/windows-11-disable-update-registry.webp?resize=150%2C82&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>OK<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Restart the computer.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>After you complete the steps, Windows Update will stop automatically downloading Windows 11 updates. However, you can still check for updates manually through the Settings app as necessary.<\/p>\n<p>If the system is already downloading an update, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/delete-pending-updates-windows-11\/\">stop and delete\u00a0<\/a><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/delete-pending-updates-windows-11\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pending system updates<\/a> on Windows 11 by stopping the &#8220;Windows Update&#8221; service and clearing the contents of<\/span>\u00a0the<strong> &#8220;SoftwareDistribution&#8221;<\/strong> folder.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"disable_updatges_years_windows11\">Disable automatic updates on Windows 11 (Pro\/Home) for 20 years<\/h2>\n<p>Alternatively, you can edit the Registry to set the &#8220;Pause updates&#8221; option in the Settings app to pause system updates for up to 1042 weeks (or 20 years), effectively permanently disabling the &#8220;Windows Update&#8221; system, since Microsoft usually supports a version of its operating system for 10 years.<\/p>\n<p>To disable automatic updates for Windows 11 by pausing system updates for 20 years, follow these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Open <strong>Start<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Search for <strong>regedit<\/strong> and click the top result to launch the <strong>Registry Editor<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Navigate to the following path:<\/p>\n<pre>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\\SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\WindowsUpdate\\UX\\Settings<\/pre>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Double-click the <strong>FlightSettingsMaxPauseDays<\/strong> key and change its value to <strong>00001c84<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-182460\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/windows-11-disable-updates-20-years_.webp?resize=827%2C388&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Disable Windows 11 updates for 20 years\" width=\"827\" height=\"388\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/windows-11-disable-updates-20-years_.webp?w=865&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 865w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/windows-11-disable-updates-20-years_.webp?resize=300%2C141&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/windows-11-disable-updates-20-years_.webp?resize=150%2C70&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>OK<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Restart the computer.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Open <strong>Settings<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click on <strong>Windows Update<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select the <strong>&#8220;Pause for 1042 weeks&#8221;<\/strong> option in the &#8220;Pause updates&#8221; setting.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-182461\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/windows-update-pause-2042-weeks_.webp?resize=827%2C428&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows Update pause for 1042 weeks\" width=\"827\" height=\"428\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/windows-update-pause-2042-weeks_.webp?w=929&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 929w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/windows-update-pause-2042-weeks_.webp?resize=300%2C155&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/windows-update-pause-2042-weeks_.webp?resize=150%2C78&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Once you complete the steps, the system won&#8217;t try to download updates for 20 years. However, you can always choose another time range. For example, every 52 weeks, this option ensures your device gets updated once a year.<\/p>\n<h4>FAQs about disabling updates on Windows 11<\/h4>\n<p>Here&#8217;s a list of frequently asked questions (FAQs) and answers about disabling automatic updates for Windows 11.<\/p>\n<h4>Can I disable automatic updates permanently on Windows 11?<\/h4>\n<p>Yes. You can disable updates permanently using the Group Policy Editor on Windows 11 Pro or through the Registry Editor on both Pro and Home editions. The process involves disabling the<strong> &#8220;Configure Automatic Updates&#8221;<\/strong> policy or setting the<strong> &#8220;NoAutoUpdate&#8221;<\/strong> value to<strong> &#8220;1&#8221;<\/strong> in the Registry.<\/p>\n<h5>How long can I pause updates in Windows 11?<\/h5>\n<p>By default, you can pause updates for up to five weeks. However, by editing the <strong>&#8220;FlightSettingsMaxPauseDays&#8221;<\/strong> Registry key, you can extend this period to up to 1042 weeks (roughly 20 years).<\/p>\n<h4>How can I stop a specific Windows 11 update from installing?<\/h4>\n<p>You can use Microsoft&#8217;s <strong>&#8220;Show or hide updates&#8221;<\/strong> troubleshooter tool (wushowhide.diagcab) to block specific updates or drivers from installing automatically.<\/p>\n<h4>Will disabling Windows Update affect security?<\/h4>\n<p>Yes. Disabling updates means your device won&#8217;t receive new patches or security fixes, potentially leaving it exposed to vulnerabilities. If you permanently disable updates, it&#8217;s recommended to check for and install critical updates manually every few months.<\/p>\n<h4>Can I disable updates on Windows 11 Home without Group Policy?<\/h4>\n<p>Yes. Windows 11 Home users can edit the Registry to disable updates by creating the <strong>&#8220;WindowsUpdate&#8221;<\/strong> and<strong> &#8220;AU&#8221;<\/strong> keys under the Policies path and setting the <strong>&#8220;NoAutoUpdate&#8221;<\/strong> DWORD value to <strong>&#8220;1.&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<h4>What&#8217;s the safest way to pause updates temporarily?<\/h4>\n<p>The safest method is to use the Settings app to pause updates for 1 week (or more if configured in the Registry). This prevents unwanted updates while keeping Windows Update functional for future use.<\/p>\n<h4>Can I re-enable updates after turning them off?<\/h4>\n<p>Yes. If you&#8217;ve disabled updates using Group Policy, set the policy back to <strong>&#8220;Not Configured.&#8221;<\/strong> If you used the Registry, delete the <strong>&#8220;NoAutoUpdate&#8221;<\/strong> value or set it to <strong>&#8220;0,&#8221;<\/strong> then restart your computer.<\/p>\n<h4>How do I stop Windows from automatically rebooting after installing updates?<\/h4>\n<p>You can <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/adjust-active-hours-avoid-random-restarts-windows-11\/\">adjust &#8220;Active hours&#8221; in Settings<\/a> or use Group Policy (&#8220;No auto-restart with logged on users for scheduled automatic updates installations&#8221;) to prevent automatic restarts after updates.<\/p>\n<h4>Is there a risk of breaking Windows if I modify the Registry?<\/h4>\n<p>Yes. Incorrectly editing the Registry can cause system issues. Always create a full system backup or restore point before making changes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why are you disabling updates in the operating system? What method did you use?<\/strong> Let me know in the comments.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Update November 4, 2025:<\/strong> This guide has been updated to ensure accuracy and reflect changes to the process.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You can still disable automatic updates on Windows 11, and in this guide, you&#8217;ll learn how.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":182464,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[23],"tags":[95,19,2715,2576],"class_list":["post-136701","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-windows","tag-difficulty-level-beginner","tag-how-to","tag-windows-11","tag-windows-help"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>How to disable automatic updates on Windows 11 - Pureinfotech<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"To disable automatic updates on Windows 11, use the Pause option in Windows Update or Group Policy to turn it off permanently. 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