Luckily, you can stop or pause Windows updates with a few tweaks to your system, as will be described below.
1. Pause Windows Updates in Settings
If you want to pause Windows updates for some time (up to a few weeks), do the following: Note: This method is available for Windows 11 Pro and Home, as well as Windows 10.
2. Use the Registry Editor
The Registry Editor is a powerful tool for optimizing your Windows experience. You can also use it to block automatic Windows updates. Before using this method, create a system restore point. Making the wrong modifications to the registry can affect the performance of your PC or even damage the system. To stop Windows 11/10 updates using the registry editor, do the following:
3. Delay Windows Update Restart Times
You can delay Windows updates by stopping your PC from automatically restarting. Here’s how to go about it: Whenever Microsoft releases a Windows update, your PC will only restart outside the set Active hours to install the update.
4. Use Windows Services
You can stop automatic Windows 11/10 updates completely by disabling the Windows update service. Here’s how to go about it:
5. Try the Windows Update Blocker Utility
Another option for permanently stopping Windows updates is using the “Windows Update Blocker Utility”. This tool is a handy app meant for blocking updates on Windows 10 but also works for Windows 11. Here’s a step-by-step guide for using Windows Update Blocker:
6. Group Policy
Another way to disable automatic updates on Windows 11 is to use the “Local Group Policy Editor”. Only use this method if you have Windows 11 Pro or higher. Here’s how it works: All screenshots by Richad Kanyoro. Image credit: Pixabay
