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Tony Polanco

How to turn off automatic updates in Windows 11

Windows 11 on a laptop.

Turning off automatic updates in Windows 11 might sound like a bad idea. After all, updates are important for keeping your PC or laptop secure and stable. Updates also bring the latest Windows features and improvements. For most people, it’s best to keep automatic updates enabled.

That said, automatic updates can sometimes get in the way. For example, they might be disruptive if you’re trying to get work done, prompting you to restart so the updates can be installed. In some cases, updates might introduce bugs that could cause major problems for your PC. Microsoft often rushes out patches for Windows features when users report issues. Automatic updates effectively force you to install these patches.

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