How to disable update notifications on Windows 11 2022 Update
You can now disable system update notifications – here’s how on Windows 11.
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OnWindows 11, whenever an update is ready, you will receive different notifications, including alerts to install and restart the computer to apply cumulative updates and feature updates (when available).
Since these notifications can add distractions to your workflow, the system now includes a setting that you can enable to suppress all Windows Update-related notifications.
The setting is meant for system administrators to remove distractions for students, but anyone can adjust the settings using Group Policy. You can also perform the same task using the Registry.
Thisguidewill walk you through the steps to disable Windows Update notifications on the Windows 11 2022 Update.
How to disable update notifications on Windows 11 via Group Policy
If you use Windows 11 Pro, you can use the Local Group Policy Editor to change the system update settings.
To disable Windows Update notifications on Windows 11, use these steps:
Once you complete the steps, the system will no longer show distracting notifications for updates. However, this policy will not automatically prevent Windows 11 from downloading and installing updates.
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If you change your mind, you can revert the changes using the same instructions, but onstep No. 5, select theNot Configuredoption.
How to disable update notifications on Windows 11 via Registry
The Group Policy Editor isn’t available on Windows 11 Home, but you can still suppress update notifications using the Registry.
Warning:This is a friendly reminder that editing the Registry is risky and can cause irreversible damage to your installation if you don’t do it correctly. Before proceeding, it’s recommended toback up your PC.
To disable notifications for updates through the Registry, use these steps:
After you complete the steps, Windows 11 will stop showing notifications for Windows Update.
You can always undo the changes to re-enable the feature using the same instructions, but onstep No.6, right-click theSetUpdateNotificationLevelDWORD and select theDeleteoption.
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Mauro Huculak has been a Windows How-To Expert contributor for WindowsCentral.com for nearly a decade and has over 15 years of experience writing comprehensive guides. He also has an IT background and has achieved different professional certifications from Microsoft, Cisco, VMware, and CompTIA. He has been recognized as a Microsoft MVP for many years.
