Windows 11 Guide
How to Stop Windows 11 Updates
Use Windows Update Blocker to disable Windows Update services on Windows 11, apply service protection, and confirm your status with visual indicators.
Step-by-Step: Disable Windows 11 Updates
To stop Windows 11 updates, run WUB as Administrator, choose Disable, click Apply, and enable Protect Service Settings. This disables Windows Update services and helps keep them from reactivating. Confirm the status indicator and reboot if needed to verify the blocked state.
1. Run as Administrator
Right-click Wub.exe and choose “Run as administrator” so the tool can change service settings safely.
2. Disable Updates
Select the Disable option and click Apply. WUB handles the update services consistently for Windows 11.
3. Protect Settings
Enable “Protect Service Settings” to prevent automatic reactivation of update services.
Verify Status Indicators
Use the built-in status indicators to confirm Windows Update is blocked. Red indicates disabled, green indicates enabled.
If the status does not update immediately, reboot and re-check the UI.
Service Commands (Reference)
WUB automates update service control. These commands show the types of service changes commonly applied on Windows 11.
sc stop wuauserv
sc config wuauserv start= disabled
sc stop bits
sc config bits start= disabled
sc stop dosvc
sc config dosvc start= disabled
sc stop WaaSMedicSvc
sc config WaaSMedicSvc start= disabledTroubleshooting Tips
- Ensure no enterprise policy is enforcing Windows Update.
- Confirm WUB is running with administrative permissions.
- Restart the system if services appear to re-enable.
For deeper issues, review the Windows Event Viewer for service-related errors.
FAQ
Is blocking Windows updates safe?
It can be safe for controlled environments, but it delays security fixes. Plan maintenance windows to re-enable updates and stay protected.
How to stop Windows 11 forced updates?
Disable updates in WUB, click Apply, and enable Protect Service Settings to keep services from reactivating.
Why did updates turn back on?
Windows may re-enable services after scans or policy checks. Enable protection and check for managed policies.