How to disable update notifications on Windows 11

How to disable update notifications on Windows 11 using Group Policy

First, we'll look at disabling notifications via Group Policy. This option requires Group Policy that is only available on PCs running Windows 11 Pro or . The process is simple—you just need to know where to look.

To disable update notifications on Windows 11 via the Local Group Policy Editor:

1. Open the Start Menu.
2. Type gpedit and click on the top result.
3. When Local Group Policy Editor opens, navigate to the following path:

   Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Windows Update > Manage end user experience

   

4. In the right panel, double-clickShow update notification Options options.
5. Set the policy to Disabled.
6. Click Apply and OK in the lower right corner.

How to disable update notifications on Windows 11 using the registry

If you are running Windows 11 Home Edition, you cannot use Group Policy rules to disable Windows Update notifications on 11. You need to change the Windows registry to achieve the same effect.

Note: Be sure to pay attention before you start changing the registry. If you make the wrong changes, it may cause your computer to become unstable or not work properly. Before proceeding, back up the registry, create a restore point, or create a full system backup. If something goes wrong, you can restore your system.

To disable update notifications on Windows via the registry:

1. Open the Start menu.
2. Type regedit and click Registry Editor at the top of the search results.
3. Navigate to the following path in Registry Editor :

   HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows

   

4. Right-click WindowsUpdate key (if you don't see it, you need to create it) and select New > DWORD (32-bit) Value.
5. Name the value SetUpdateNotificationLevel and make sure its value data is 0.
6. When finished, exit Registry Editor and restart Windows 11.

Going forward, you will no longer see Windows Update notifications and can continue your work.

Configuring Windows Update

It's important to keep your PC updated, but that doesn't mean you need to receive spam notifications. For example, you can always manually update Windows 11 on your own time.

If you need to make changes to Windows Update, see how to view Windows Update history or learn how to pause Windows Update. It’s also worth noting that there are 3 ways to stop automatic updates on Windows 11.

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