#1 How to Disable Automatic Windows 11 Updates Through Services?
Microsoft relies onWindows Update serviceto check for system updates, download, and install them to users PCs.
If this service is disabled, Windows wont update in the future.
If you want to reenable the Windows Update service, just change the Startup throw in toAutomatic.
#2 How to Permanently Disable System Automatic Updates in Group Policy?
If you want to enable Windows 11 automatic updates again, just alter the policy back toEnabled.
#3 How to Disable Windows 11 Automatic Updates via Task Scheduler?
Besides, you might take advantage ofWindows Task Schedulerto stop your auto system updates.
If you want to get the Windows updates back, justEnabletheScheduled Startin Task Scheduler.
#4 How to Disable Automatic System Updates Permanently by Registry?
you’re free to also permanently turn off system updates usingWindows Registry.
Windows Registry is somehow an advanced tool that is usually for users who know it.
If you are not familiar with it, just follow the below guide.
However, a wrong modification to the registry can cause big damage to your system like not working.
Ok, you have successfullybacked up your registry.
Now, lets see how to permanently disable your Windows 11 automatic updates through the registry.
Right-tap on theWindowsfolder and selectNew > Key.
Name the new key as WindowsUpdate.
If you already have a registry key with the same name, just skip this step.
Right-choose theWindowsUpdatekey and chooseNew > Key.
Name this new key as AU.
Also, you’ve got the option to skip this step if you already have such a key.
Name the new value as NoAutoUpdate.
Double-tap on theNoAutoUpdatevalue and change its value from 0 to 1 in the pop-up box.
ClickOKto save the changes and reboot your rig.
Finally, the automatic Windows 11 updates are disabled permanently.
Yet, it doesnt mean you will not receive system updates anymore.
it’s possible for you to still manually check and install updates from Windows 11 tweaks.
#5 How to Pause Automatic Windows 11 Updates Within System tweaks?
Justnavigate toWindows 11 parameters> Windows Updateand choose thePause for 1 weekbutton behindPause updates.
#6 How to Turn off Windows 11 Automatic Updates with Command?
Lets directly go to the steps!
In Windows 11, go toSettings > data pipe & Internet > Ethernetand switch on theMetered connectionoption.
The following are some popular Windows updates managers.
By the way, lets see how to create a system backup and restore it with MiniTool ShadowMaker.
Before start, you should firstly download, install, and launch this software on your gear.
Go to theRestoretab of MiniTool ShadowMaker.
Find the system backup task and click theRestorebutton on the task.
Then, the system backup task record will appear in the list.
In the next window, select a backup version to restore.
Then, grab the items to restore.
Select where you would like to restore the system to, the original hard disk or another new drive.
You are not allowed to restore the system to the disk where the system image file is saved.
It will warn you about which partitions/volumes will be erased during the restoring process.
ensure there is no crucial data in the target location or you have backed it up already.
Finally, clickOKto let the restoration begin.
Should I Disable Windows 11 Auto System Updates?
Generally, it is not recommended to turn offWindows automatic updates.
Microsoft releases new features, improved functions, bug fixes, as well as security patches through system updates.
