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kato66
Copper Contributor
May 23, 2025

How to stop windows 11 from trying to install problematic update automatically.

I'm subscribed to Windows Insider Program Beta. Since Feb, I have had issues trying to install the 'ge_release_upr' updates as I get a error after going through the install process only to get error page near the end. So I gave up and just ignored the update. Up to a week ago, windows stopped giving me an option to pick which update to install and now it just downloads every update automatically. Now I am stuck with windows forcing to restart to install which ends up in error. How do I stop windows from trying to install the ge_release_upr updates? I tried installing this troubleshoot show or hide tool. But it didn't stop from downloading the update. At the moment, I have paused all updates but I still want all of the other updates.

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  • Fruances's avatar
    Fruances
    Iron Contributor

    Enable "Do not include drivers with Windows Updates" or other relevant policies.

    For more granular control, you can configure Windows Update for Business policies to defer or pause specific update branches.

  • Amiriooim's avatar
    Amiriooim
    Iron Contributor

    Dealing with problematic updates in the Windows Insider Program can be frustrating, especially when Windows keeps forcing their installation. Since you've already tried the Show or Hide Troubleshooter without success.

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