To stop Windows 11 updates permanently, disable the Windows Update service and use the Group Policy or Registry Editor. Note that this disables vital security patches and may cause background services to misbehave. Proceed with caution.
Method 1: Disable the Windows Update Service
- Press
Win + Rto open the Run dialog. Typeservices.mscand press Enter. - Scroll down to find Windows Update. Right-click it and select Properties.
- On the General tab, change the Startup type to Disabled.
- Click the Stop button if the service status is running.
- Switch to the Recovery tab. Change First failure, Second failure, and Subsequent failures all to Take No Action. Click Apply, then OK. Restart your computer.
Method 2: Use Group Policy Editor (Windows 11 Pro/Enterprise)
- Press
Win + R, typegpedit.mscand press Enter. - Navigate to Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Windows Update > Manage end user experience.
- Double-click on Configure Automatic Updates.
- Set it to Disabled. This forces all updates to be manual.
- Click Apply and OK.
Method 3: Edit the Registry (Windows 11 Home)
Warning: Modifying the registry can cause system instability if done incorrectly.
- Press
Win + R, typeregeditand press Enter. - Navigate to
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows. - Right-click the Windows folder, select New > Key, and name it
WindowsUpdate. - Right-click the new
WindowsUpdatefolder, select New > Key, and name itAU. - Click on the
AUkey. In the right pane, right-click any empty space and select New > DWORD (32-bit) Value. - Name it
NoAutoUpdate. Double-click it and change the Value data from0to1. Click OK. - Restart your PC.
Method 4: Set Connection as Metered (Simple, temporary fix)
- Open Settings (
Win + I) and go to Network & internet. - Click on your active connection (Wi-Fi or Ethernet).
- Toggle the Metered connection switch to On. This will prevent Windows from auto-downloading large updates over this connection.
For a visual walkthrough of the Windows services method:

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