"I Don't Want Windows 11: Tips for Avoiding the Windows 11 Update"

Windows 11 is now accessible to all users who wish to perform an automatic upgrade from Windows 10. However, we've learned that quite a number of individuals prefer not to have the Windows 11 update on their Windows 10 devices. Although Windows 11 has been demonstrated to be more innovative and efficient, there are still valid reasons for saying "I don't want Windows 11!" after comparing Windows 11 and Windows 10.

If you don't want any Windows 11 updates on your Windows 10 computer, here are three potential courses of action based on different scenarios: 1. **Prevent Automatic Updates**: - Go to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update. - Click on "Advanced options." - Disable "Automatic (recommended)" under "Update options." - Turn off "Receive updates for other Microsoft products when you update Windows." 2. **Block Windows 11 Update Completely**: - Download and run the "Show or Hide Updates" troubleshooter from the Microsoft website. - Choose "Hide updates" and select the KB4023057 update, as it's often associated with Windows 11 preparation. - Restart your PC. 3. **Use Group Policy Editor (for Pro/Enterprise editions only)**: - Press Win + R, type "gpedit.msc," and hit Enter to open Group Policy Editor. - Navigate to Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Windows Update. - Double-click "Defer upgrades and updates" and set it to "Enabled." - For added security, disable "Allow Telemetry" under Privacy. Remember that disabling updates might expose your system to security risks, so ensure you have reliable antivirus software and keep your system secure otherwise. It's recommended to stay updated with crucial security patches even if you opt-out of major feature updates.

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* Backup software, such as system backup and recovery tools, is consistently among the top recommendations for essential preparations when upgrading to Windows 11. Creating a backup is a crucial step for disaster recovery.

1. I don't wish to upgrade to Windows 11, yet I constantly receive automatic updates.

Are you frequently bothered by the Windows update notification that alerts you about an available update, presenting you with choices such as A) Update and restart now, B) Remind me later, or C) Schedule installation for a later time?

This is the automatic update notification sent by Microsoft to every personal computer. If you're determined to permanently avoid upgrading to Windows 11, it's crucial that you customize your Windows update settings to suit your needs.

1. Methods to Permanently Stop Windows 11 Update:

Do you prefer an easy one-click solution to disable the Windows automatic update feature? If that's what you're looking for, try the all-in-one utility tool, CleanGenius. It enables you to disable or enable Windows Update, fix hard drives, remove or apply write-protection, and perform various other tasks in just seconds.

To disable Windows Update:

Step 1. Download CleanGenius for free and install it on your computer.

Step 2. Launch CleanGenius and go to "Optimization".

Step 3. The tool will automatically detect the status of the Windows Update service. If Windows Update is currently enabled, click the switch to stop the service.

Step 4. To verify if the service has been disabled automatically, go to "Start" > type "Services" > right-click "Services" and select "Run as administrator".

Step 5. In the list of services, locate and right-click "Windows Update" followed by selecting "Properties". Under the "Service status" section, you should see that the service has been stopped.

1. Methods to Temporarily Halt Windows 11 Update (1~5 Weeks):

Windows 11 provides you with the option to choose when and how to receive the latest updates. This allows you to temporarily halt an update from being downloaded and installed. Please note that using this method, you can pause updates for up to 35 days.

Step 1. Select Start > Settings > Windows Update > Pause updates for 7 days.

Step 2. Choose the length of time you want to pause updates in Advanced options. Note: Once you reach the pause limit, you'll need to install the latest updates before you can pause updates again.

2. I regret upgrading to Windows 11 and wish to return to Windows 10

The general approach to uninstall a recent Windows update on a PC is by restoring the system to a previous state. Microsoft allows a 10-day window to perform this action. If you're having a terrible experience with Windows 11, seize this opportunity and promptly roll back the update.

• Complete steps to revert to Windows 10 within 10 days:

Step 1. Press Windows + I to open Settings on Windows 11.

Step 2. Go to System > Recovery. Under the Recovery Options below Reset PC, click Go back.

Step 3. You will then encounter several feedback questions that you can skip, such as "Why are you going back," "Check for updates?", "What you need to know," and "Don't get locked out." If you've decided to proceed with uninstalling the current Windows 11 operating system, quickly click the "Next" button for each question.

Step 4. To revert to an earlier build, click on "Go back to an earlier build"; to return to Windows 10, click on "Go back to Windows 10".

Step 5. The system will then restart to uninstall Windows 11 and revert back to a previous Windows 11 build or Windows 10.

• Complete steps to downgrade from Windows 11 to Windows 10 anytime:

If you've created a Windows 10 system backup image, you should be aware of the purpose of a system image. One key benefit of a system image is that in case of a hard drive failure or computer malfunction, you can effortlessly restore your system to its previous state without needing to reinstall Windows and applications. Furthermore, creating a system backup is particularly relevant to the topic at hand – you can utilize the system backup to uninstall an undesirable Windows 11 operating system.

Download the Windows backup software on your computer. You can follow this comprehensive guide on how to create a Windows 10 backup image using Todo Backup.

If you feel disappointed with Windows 11 after upgrading, you can use system recovery to restore the Windows 10 backup image to your computer. Upon rebooting, everything will revert back to Windows 10.

*Attempt to boot the computer using the Todo Backup emergency disk to perform system recovery on a non-bootable machine.

Step 1. Click Browse to Recover to launch the Todo Backup tool.

Click "Browse to Recover"

Step 2. Go to the backup location and select the system backup file you need. (The backup file created by Todo Backup tools is a PBD file.)

Step 3. Choose a recovery disk. Make sure the partition styles on both the source and recovery disks are identical.

Step 4. You can modify the disk layout as needed. Then, to start system backup restoration, click Proceed.

Closing Words

"Not wanting Windows 11" is a significant concern since Microsoft appears to be actively encouraging upgrades. In this guide, we aim to assist those who are hesitant about the new update by guiding them through temporarily or permanently disabling the automatic update service.

For those who regret upgrading to Windows 11, they can revert to a previous Windows 10 system state using a system recovery method.