Windows 11 automatic updates offer improvements to keep your PC secure and stable. However, they can become a nuisance because they install on your PC without warning and can cause slowdowns, overheating, system freezes, etc.
Also, if you are working, they could be an obstacle because certain updates require you to restart your computer as soon as possible. Therefore, if you do not want to be interrupted by an update, here you will learn how to pause them or disable them completely. However, be careful because many of them protect your computer from vulnerabilities, so it is recommended to update as soon as they are released.
Steps to pause automatic updates in Windows 11
The operating system has everything necessary to activate the pause, you will not need third-party programs. Do the following:
– Go to the start menu and click on “Settings” (gear icon)
– In the left pane, select “Windows Update.” Then, in the drop-down menu called “Pause updates,” you can choose how long you want to disable updates. You can pause for anywhere from one week to a maximum of five weeks.
How to completely disable updates
– The first step is to open Windows Services, to access it, press the Windows + R keys. Inside the box, type: services.msc and click “OK”.
– The Windows Services center will open, once there, lower the cursor and double-click on “Windows Update”.
– In the “Startup type” box, choose “Disabled.” To confirm the action, select “Apply” and then “OK.”
That’s all you need to do to stop any more updates from appearing on Windows 11. However, update your PC from time to time to ensure it receives security improvements and system optimizations.
When you want to turn updates back on, just go back to Windows Update and in the “Startup type” box choose the “Automatic” option so that Windows will search for all pending packages and install them on your computer on its own.
