How to turn off auto update installation on Windows 11 PC – Guide

Windows 11 is set to automatically install all updates, but users may opt out of discretionary updates. This is because some people prefer to stay with a stable version of the operating system, rather than risk potential issues that could arise from newer updates.

If you’re a Windows 11 user, here’s how to stop automatic updates and keep your current version.

Temporarily disable updates in Windows 11

Users can turn off automatic updates for Windows 11 by following a few simple steps.

Click the “Pause updates” setting in the “More Options” section and pause updates for one week.

Windows 11 updates will be paused on your computer for up to a week, unless you manually resume them.

Hide specific updates or drivers in Windows 11

To stop a particular update from being installed on Windows 11, users can take the following steps.

Visit the Microsoft Download Center to access a variety of downloads.

Download the Troubleshooter by clicking the link.

Launch the wushowhide.diagcab file by double-clicking it.

Users can now hide Windows updates they don’t want to install by clicking the “Hide updates” option.

Users of Windows 11 can choose to block certain updates or drivers.

Users can close a window by clicking the close button.

Final note

If you’re looking to turn off auto update installation on Windows 11, this guide has you covered. Got questions? Reach out to us. And don’t forget to share the love and spread the word!