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Boboin
Iron Contributor
Aug 22, 2025

I don't want to update the Windows 11 system version.

The system frequently prompts for updates, and the pause option is grayed out and cannot be clicked. I heard that the new version will lose hard drive data, so I don't dare to upgrade it casually. Is there a reliable way to permanently disable updates?

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    Stonehu
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    The most effective method is to open the "Services" window, set the startup type of the "Windows Update" service to "Disabled," and then stop the service.

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