How To Stop Windows 11 Update Notifications

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Windows 11 is the latest operating system from Microsoft. With its new features and improvements, many users are eager to upgrade. However, not everyone wants to make the switch right away, and the persistent update notifications can become annoying. In this blog post, we will go through the steps to stop Windows 11 update notifications on your device.

Method 1: Using the Settings App

Windows 11 has a built-in option to disable update notifications. Here’s how you can do it:

  1. Press Win + I to open the Settings app.
  2. Click on the System category.
  3. Select Notifications from the left sidebar.
  4. Under the Notifications section, turn off the toggle switch for Get updates from Microsoft and other apps.

After completing these steps, you should no longer receive update notifications for Windows 11.

Method 2: Using Group Policy Editor

If you’re using Windows 11 Pro or Enterprise, you can disable update notifications through the Group Policy Editor. Here’s how:

  1. Press Win + R and type gpedit.msc in the Run dialog box. Press Enter to open the Group Policy Editor.
  2. Navigate to the following path:
    3. Computer ConfigurationAdministrative TemplatesWindows ComponentsWindows Update
  3. On the right pane, find the policy named Turn off the upgrade to the latest version of Windows through Windows Update and double-click on it.
  4. Select Enabled and click OK.

This will prevent Windows 11 update notifications from appearing on your device.

Method 3: Using Registry Editor

If you’re using a Windows Home edition, the Group Policy Editor is not available. However, you can still disable update notifications using the Registry Editor. Please note that editing the registry can be risky, so make sure to create a backup before making any changes.

  1. Press Win + R and type regedit in the Run dialog box. Press Enter to open the Registry Editor.
  2. Navigate to the following path:
    3. HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREPoliciesMicrosoftWindowsWindowsUpdate
  3. Right-click on the WindowsUpdate key, select New and then DWORD (32-bit) Value.
  4. Name the new DWORD value DisableOSUpgrade.
  5. Double-click on DisableOSUpgrade and set its value data to 1. Click OK.

After completing these steps, you should no longer receive Windows 11 update notifications.

In conclusion, there are several methods to stop Windows 11 update notifications on your device. You can choose the method that best fits your needs and your version of Windows. Remember that it’s always a good idea to keep your operating system up-to-date to ensure security and performance improvements. However, if you prefer to wait before upgrading to Windows 11, these steps will help you avoid the persistent notifications.