How can I disable system updates on Windows 11?
To disable system updates for Windows 11, follow these steps:
- Open “Settings”: Click on the “Start” button on the taskbar, then click on the “Settings” icon.
- Access “Windows Update”: In the settings window, click on the ” Windows Update” option.
- Modify update settings: In the Windows Update window, click on the “Advanced options” in the menu bar on the left side.
- To turn off automatic updates, go to the advanced options and select “Never” under the “Automatic Download and Install Updates” option.
- Manually check for updates: To manually check for updates, you can click on the “Check for updates” button on the right side of the Windows Updates window.
Please be aware that disabling system updates may result in your operating system not receiving security updates and patches to fix vulnerabilities, which could pose risks to the system’s security. Therefore, it is recommended that you carefully weigh the pros and cons before disabling system updates, and regularly manually check for updates to ensure the system’s security.