| Value Name | Type | Data | Effect | |------------|------|------|--------| | NoAutoUpdate | DWORD | 1 | Disables automatic updates | | AUOptions | DWORD | 2 | Notify before download | | | | 3 | Auto download & notify install | | | | 4 | Auto download & schedule install | | | | 5 | Allow local admin to choose | 🛡️ Disabling updates is dangerous. Use only in isolated, non‑production systems. 4. Change Update Service (WSUS / Windows Update) Point Windows 11 to a local WSUS server or back to Microsoft.
Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate" -Name "DeferFeatureUpdatesPeriodInDays" -Value 90 -Type DWord ✅ On Windows 11 Pro/Enterprise, these are mirrored by Group Policy: Computer Config → Admin Templates → Windows Components → Windows Update → Manage end user experience. Active hours tell Windows not to reboot for updates during your typical usage window. windows update registry settings windows 11
To revert to Microsoft updates: delete WUServer , WUStatusServer and set UseWUServer = 0 . A common fix for stuck updates: stop services, rename the SoftwareDistribution folder. | Value Name | Type | Data |