How to stop Windows Update Notifications

Microsoft is Windows 11 must be installed on all Windows 10 users . Upgrade to Windows 11 These are annoying and distracting, especially if Windows 11 is not installed yet.

Here are two methods to disable Windows 11 updates notifications from your Windows 10 computer. You can use these methods to disable Windows 11 update notifications regarding quality or feature updates.

Group Policy Editor Editor: Deactivate Update Notifications

The Group Policy Editor This allows you to modify the system, users and admin settings of Windows. You can stop Windows 11 Update Notifications through the Group Policies Editor by following the steps.

Note: Windows Professional and Enterprise Editions both have Group Policy Editor. This method can not be used to stop Windows Update notifications if Windows Home Edition is installed. You can use Registry Editor instead. (See the next section to learn more).

1. Open the Start Menu for Windows, gpedit Use the search box to select Edit group policy These are the final results.

Alternatively, press Windows key + R, gpedit.msc Select the option “Run” in the box OK.

2. Navigate to Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Windows Update > Manage end user experience on the sidebar.

3. Double-click Display options for update notifications.

4. Select the Disabled option.

5. Select Apply > OK Close the Local Group Policies Editor.

If you want to receive Window update notifications in the future, set the policy to “Not Configured” (see step #4).

Windows Registry: Deactivate Windows Update Notifications

The Windows Registry This is your operating system’s configuration database. You can create an entry to the Registry which will prevent Windows from showing update notifications.

Note: If you delete or modify a registry entry accidentally, your computer can be broken. We recommend that you avoid modifying or deleting registry items Backup the Windows Registry and Create a System Restore Point Be sure to check this before you start. You can repair your computer easily from the System Restore or registry backup if things turn sour.

1. Click on the Start Menu and type regedit Use the search box to select Run as administrator Please see below for the “Registry app..

2. Paste HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Press the button and navigate to Registry Editor Enter.

3. Click the right mouse button to select a blank area in “Windows”, and then click on it New > Key.

4. Name the key WindowsUpdate Use the press Enter.

5. Right-click to activate the new WindowsUpdate Key, choose New Click the context menu and then select DWORD (32-bit) Value.

6. Name the amount SetUpfateNotificationLevel Use the press Enter.

7. Double-click the SetUpdateNotification value.

8. Check that you have the Value data Is 0 and choose OK.

After closing Registry Editor, reboot the computer. The Windows update notification should be removed from your computer’s display after reboot. Delete the “SetUpdateNotifiationLevel” value to re-enable Windows update notifications on your computer.

Paste the contents of Registry Editor into your browser Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate You can find it in the navigation menu. Afterward, right-click SetUpdateNotificationLevel, Delete.

Get Update Notifications

This does not stop Windows from updating notifications. However, it doesn’t block Windows from downloading and installing feature or quality updates automatically in the background.

Windows updates can’t be stopped permanently, but they can be delayed for a period of time. Check out our How to stop Windows updates Find out how you can temporarily suspend updates from your computer.