How Do I Block Windows 11 Upgrades?
If you wish to block automatic upgrades to Windows 11, you can use the Worklet for Windows Configuration - Windows 10 22H2 Feature Update to manage the versions of updates your system receives. This guide provides step-by-step instructions.
Prerequisites
- Administrator permissions are required to access and modify the Windows Registry.
- Ensure you have a backup of your registry before making changes. (You can back up by selecting File > Export in the Registry Editor.)
Steps to Block Windows 11 Updates
- Open the Start Menu and type regedit.exe. Select the Registry Editor search result.
Navigate to the following registry key:
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HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate
- Perform the following steps to configure the necessary values:
- Set the Dword TargetReleaseVersion to 1.
- If the value does not exist:
- Right-click on WindowsUpdate.
- Select New > Dword (32-bit) Value.
- Name it TargetReleaseVersion.
- If the value does not exist:
- Set the value of TargetReleaseVersionInfo to 22H2.
- If the value does not exist:
- Right-click on WindowsUpdate.
- Select New > String Value.
- Name it TargetReleaseVersionInfo.
- If the value does not exist:
- Set the Dword TargetReleaseVersion to 1.
- Close the Registry Editor.
- Restart your PC to apply the changes.
Troubleshooting
- Registry Editor Unavailable: Ensure you are logged in with an administrator account.
- Accidental Changes: Restore your registry from the backup you created before making changes.