How to stop system updates in Windows 11?

To disable system updates on Windows 11, you can follow these steps:

1. Open “Settings”: Click on the “Start” button on the taskbar, then click on the “Settings” icon in the left menu.
2. Go to the “Windows Update” page: In the “Settings” window, click on the “Windows Update” option in the left menu.
3. Modify update settings: On the “Windows Update” page, click the “Change active hours” link on the right side and set the update time to a period when you usually do not use the computer.
4. Pause updates: Click the “Advanced options” link on the page, toggle the “Pause updates” switch in the “Choose when updates are installed” section. This will halt the download and installation of system updates until you manually turn off the pause switch.
5. To disable automatic updates: If you wish to completely stop system updates, you can turn off the “automatically install updates” switch in the “choose when to update” section. This way, the system will not automatically download and install updates, but you can still manually search and install updates.

It is important to note that stopping system updates may lead to security and performance issues, as updates often include system vulnerability fixes and performance enhancements. Therefore, it is recommended to regularly check and install system updates to ensure the security and stability of the system.