How to Disable and Enable Automatic Updates in Windows 11 / Windows 10 Permanently Using Group Policy & Registry Editor Settings
Group Policy Settings – Enable or Disable Windows Update Policies You can also enable or disable the windows update policies using the Group Policy Settings . Open Group Policy to allow enable or disable updates and follow the process. Open the Run command, press Win Key + R Type gpedit.msc Click Ok or press Enter When the Group Policy Editor opens, navigate to the following path to reach the required policy settings and select Configure Automatic Updates to make changes in Windows Update settings . Edit Requirements Description Note Policy Settings Windows XP Professional Service Pack 1 or At least Windows 2000 Service Pack 3 Option 7 is only supported on servers of at least Windows Server 2016 edition. Specifies whether this computer will receive security updates and other important downloads through the Windows automatic updating service This Policy does not apply to Windows RT Best Ways t...