Windows 11 is officially available since October 5, 2021. OS Spreading to computers running Windows 10. If the update is free, the first to be offered are the latest computers and of course the Surface series devices as they are designed and marketed by Microsoft.
Although at launch Windows 11 eligible machines can be counted on the fingers of one hand via Windows Update, there are now more computers compatible with the update. Therefore, by going to Windows Update, a message may appear informing you of the availability of Windows 11 on your computer.
But what if you don’t want Windows 11 and prefer to stick with Windows 10? Rest assured, there is always a way to block the update and keep the old version of the operating system. Here’s how.
How to block windows 11 installation
To prevent Windows 11 from installing from your Windows 11 PC, follow these steps:
- Press the keys at the same time [Windows] + [R]or go to the search field on the taskbar. enter term regeditto start the registry editor.
- In the left column, navigate to: Computer > HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE SOFTWARE > Microsoft Policies > Windows > windows update. If the Windows Update key does not exist, create it using the right mouse button.
- Create a value using the right button DWORD (32-bit) and give your name TargetReleaseVersion. assign value one.
- Create a second value DWORD (32-bit) and this time you name it TargetReleaseVersionInfo. give value 21:11.
- Close the registry editor and restart your computer.
Another method, this time reserved for Windows 10 Professional users, is to use the local group policy editor:
- In the search area of the Taskbar or by pressing the keys [Windows] + [R]enter the term gpedit.msc.
- meeting day Local Computer Policy > computer setup > Management templates > Windows components > windows update > Windows Update for Business.
- Select the update function and enter 21H1. Press OK and restart your computer.
Why should I block the Windows 11 update?
There can be multiple reasons why you are stuck on Windows 11 update. Although the operating system is quite stable, there are still some bugs here and there. Native apps such as Snipping tool crashing, printer connection issues via print server, taskbar not showing, battery monitor showing 115% charge, poor performance on AMD processors. While Microsoft is trying to release fixes as quickly as possible, the system may not be stable yet enough to your liking. In this case, it would be useful to wait a few more months for the operating system to take its final form.
It is also the main reason why some people want to block the Windows 11 update: You may not like some new features of the operating system. The Explorer context menu, which Microsoft is trying to simplify, is not that practical after all. Not being able to move the Taskbar the way you want can also be a flaw of Windows 11. Or you can prefer the old layout of the menus, the Start button, the Settings app. All pleasures (and especially all uses) are in nature.
Finally remember this Windows 10 is not dead, away from there. If Microsoft has planned to stop operating system security updates, not before 2025. The operating system still has a bright future ahead.