How To Stop Windows 11 From Installing

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release of Windows 11f Windows 11, many users are eager to upgrade their systems and try out the new features available in the latest iteration of the Windows operating system. However, some users may prefer to keep their current version of Windows and avoid an automatic update to Windows 11. If you’re one of those users, this blog post is for you. We’ll show you how to stop Windows 11 from installing on your computer.

Method 1: Modify Windows Update Settings

One way to prevent Windows 11 from installing is by modifying your Windows Update settings. This method is specifically for those who are using Windows 10 Pro, Enterprise, or Education editions.

  1. Press Win + R to open the Run dialog box. Type gpedit.msc and press Enter to open the Local Group Policy Editor.
  2. Navigate to the following location:

    3. Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Windows Update > Windows Update for Business

  3. Double-click on the policy named Select the target Feature Update version.
  4. Change the policy setting to Enabled. In the Options box, enter the version number of your current Windows 10 installation. For example, if you’re using Windows 10 version 20H2, enter 20H2 in the box. Click OK.
  5. Close the Local Group Policy Editor and restart your computer.

This will ensure that your computer stays on the specified version of Windows 10 and won’t automatically upgrade to Windows 11.

Method 2: Block Windows 11 using Registry Editor

If you’re using the Home edition of Windows 10, you can block Windows 11 using the Registry Editor. Follow these steps:

  1. Press Win + R to open the Run dialog box. Type regedit and press Enter to open the Registry Editor.
  2. Navigate to the following location:

    3. HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREPoliciesMicrosoftWindowsWindowsUpdate

  3. If you don’t see a key named WindowsUpdate, right-click on the Windows key, select New > Key, and name it WindowsUpdate.
  4. Right-click on the WindowsUpdate key, select New > DWORD (32-bit) Value, and name it TargetReleaseVersion.
  5. Double-click the TargetReleaseVersion value and set its data to 1. Click OK.
  6. Right-click on the WindowsUpdate key again, select New > String Value, and name it TargetReleaseVersionInfo.
  7. Double-click the TargetReleaseVersionInfo value and enter the version number of your current Windows 10 installation (e.g., 20H2) as its data. Click OK.
  8. Close the Registry Editor and restart your computer.

After performing these steps, your computer should stay on your current version of Windows 10 and not upgrade to Windows 11 automatically.

Conclusion

While Windows 11 brings many new features and improvements, some users may prefer to stay on their current version of Windows 10 for various reasons. By following the methods outlined in this blog post, you can prevent Windows 11 from installing on your computer and continue using your preferred version of Windows.