Updates have always been a big part of the Microsoft experience, and Windows 11 was no different. Usually, they usually bring improvements to our operating system, as well as updates to the Windows Defender virus database and improvements to computer drivers. However, things with the Redmond system don’t always go the way we think.
That’s why sometimes it’s better postpone some updates that could be harmful for us. Or even when we do not have time available, or a limited connection that does not allow us to go through the entire download and installation process.
For this, we will show you today several different ways to stop updates in Windows 11. In the new version of the Microsoft operating system there are several ways to do it, although we warn you that none is permanent.
How to pause Windows 11 updates
- Enter the menu Start from your computer.
- Here, go to Setting.
- Once the app is open, scroll to Windows Updatethe last option available in the list located in the left sidebar.
- In case you have pending updates, you will be able to see them at the top of the window. clicking on Search for updates you can verify that there is nothing left to install. If everything is up to date, you’ll see a message that says “Everything is up to date!” next to the last check date.
- Just below this option you will find the function pause updates.
- You can pause Windows 11 updates for up to three weeks. just tap on Pause for 1 week, or the arrow that appears right next to this button. This will open a window that will allow you to choose different time periods.
- As soon as you touch this option, the updates will be paused. In case you want to undo this option, just tap on resume updatesbutton that now appears in the same place where it used to read Search for updates.
Ready. If you have followed all the steps, Windows 11 updates on your computer shouldn’t bother you again… see you in five weeks. Unfortunately, unlike previous versions, the new iteration of the operating system does not allow you to pause this feature indefinitely.
Customize the reboot time
If you don’t want to turn off Windows 11 updates, but do control the times at which your computer restarts to install them, you can. In this way, you prevent the process from starting when you are working or at inconvenient times.
- On the screen of Windows UpdateChoose Advanced Options.
- Here, search and activate Notify me when a reboot is required to finish an installation.
- In this same list, look for active hours. You will see that you can select between Automatically Y manually. With the latter, you will be able to decide the specific hours in which you do not want your computer to restart (during your working day, for example). If you select the first, the computer will update automatically when you are not using it.
How to turn off Windows 11 updates
In case you prefer a slightly more permanent method, you have to know that one exists. We already knew it worked with Windows 10, but now it has been tested for Windows 11 as well.
However, this method is also not permanent, although if you are lucky it can last much longer than three weeks. Although at first it was believed that the computer could not undo this modification, many sites have verified that, eventually everything will be back to normal. Of course, it may give you a break for a while.
- On your keyboard, tap the key Windows + R.
- The window will open Execute.
- here, write services.msc. Afterwards, she plays To accept.
- You will see a new window with a large list of options. Scroll through it until you find Windows Update.
- Double click on the option, and you will see that another new screen opens.
- In section start typeChoose disabled.
- Ready. Now you just have to restart your computer.
In case you want to activate the function again, just you have to follow the above steps. In start type Choose Manualand everything will be as before.
Remember that this modification could be reversed by the system at a certain point. Users report that this is more likely to happen when restarting the computer, so check it every now and then to make sure everything is in order.