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BreckenFoster
Steel Contributor
Apr 13, 2026

Windows 11 Automatic Updates Won’t Turn Off, Keeps Rebooting

I can’t disable automatic updates on Windows 11. I paused updates in settings, but the system still downloads them and forces restarts. How to turn them off completely?

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  • Leroy95's avatar
    Leroy95
    Brass Contributor

    Disabling Windows Updates permanently means your PC will not receive security patches. This leaves your system vulnerable to viruses, malware, and security exploits . If you proceed, make it a habit to manually check for critical security updates every few months.

  • Leonardfu's avatar
    Leonardfu
    Brass Contributor

     It tells Windows Update, "Do not automatically check for or install updates." However, if you click "Check for updates" manually, Windows might still try to override this.