Are you one of the many Windows 10 users who have been taken by surprise by the automatic download of Windows 11 on their devices? If you are, and you don’t want Windows 11 on your computer just yet, don’t worry, we have got you covered. In this article, we’ll provide you with a step-by-step guide on how to stop the Windows 11 auto-download on your Windows 10 device.

Method 1: Disable Automatic Updates

The first thing you can do to stop the Windows 11 download is to disable automatic updates. Here’s how:

1. Press the Windows key + I to open Settings.
2. Click on Update & Security.
3. Click on Windows Update.
4. Click on Advanced Options.
5. Under the “Pause Updates” section, click on the dropdown menu and select the date until when you want to pause updates.
6. Once you have selected the desired date, Windows 10 will stop looking for updates until that date arrives.

Method 2: Block the Windows 11 Download in Windows Update

If you have already disabled automatic updates on your device and Windows 11 still tries to download, you can use the Group Policy Editor to block the download completely. Here’s how:

1. Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box.
2. Type “gpedit.msc” and click on OK.
3. In the left-hand pane, navigate to the following folder: Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Windows Update.
4. In the right-hand pane, double-click on “Configure Automatic Updates.”
5. Select the “Enabled” option.
6. Under the “Configure automatic updating” section, select “2 – Notify for download and notify for install.”
7. Click on Apply and then OK.

This will stop Windows 11 from downloading on your device. However, you will still receive notifications whenever new updates are available, allowing you to choose whether or not to download them.

Method 3: Use the Windows Update Blocker

If you are uncomfortable with using the Group Policy Editor, you can use a third-party tool called the Windows Update Blocker to prevent Windows 11 from downloading on your device. Here’s how:

1. Download the Windows Update Blocker from the official website.
2. Extract the downloaded ZIP file and run the executable file as an administrator.
3. Click on “Disable Service” to stop Windows from downloading updates.
4. To revert the changes and allow Windows to download updates again, click on “Enable Service.”

This tool is easy to use and does not require any technical expertise. However, it is recommended to create a system restore point before using this tool, in case anything goes wrong.

In conclusion, it’s entirely understandable if you’re not ready to jump ship to Windows 11 just yet. With the above methods, you can stop the Windows 11 download on your Windows 10 device quickly and efficiently. Remember that it’s essential to keep your Windows 10 device up-to-date with the latest security updates, so make sure to enable automatic updates once you’re ready to upgrade to Windows 11.

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