How to Stop Windows 10 Updating Beyond a Specific Version
All Windows 10 versions 1803 and higher allow you to specify which version of the operating system you would like to cap your machine at. This means that you can instruct Windows 10 to update to a specific version and stay at that version (until its end of service).
Even if newer updates are released, your Windows 10 PC won’t update beyond the version you specify. This can be helpful if you know that there are bugs or features you don’t like in a certain version of the OS. Here’s how to set it up.
Why Would Someone Stop Windows 10 From Updating Beyond a Specific Version?
While, this functionality will only work on Windows 10 Pro, Enterprise, and Education, there are reasons you may want to implement it.
1. There Are Known Issues With Specific Versions
If a specific version of Windows 10 is not to your liking or it disables some of the things you’d like to have done, you can use this workaround to block Windows 10 updating beyond a specific version.
2. Block an Update to Windows 11
If you’re happy with Windows 10 and are in no rush to upgrade to the newest Microsoft operating system, you can throw down a barrier to Windows update this way. You won’t be offered the switch, even if your PC meetsWindows 11 system requirements.
How to Cap the Windows 10 Update Version via Local Group Policy
The Local Group Policy is a handy way to control how Windows operates. This option will only work if you have Windows 10 version 2004 and higher. You cancheck which Windows 10 version you haveif you’re not sure.
If you’d like to remove restrictions on Windows update, follows steps 1 through 4 and selectDisabledbefore clicking onOK.
How to Stop Windows Updating Beyond a Point via the Registry
If your Windows isn’t the Pro, Enterprise, or Education versions, you’re able to achieve this via a Registry tweak. However, editing the Registry can lead to irreversible changes, and it is always advised toback up your registrybefore making any edits to it. This option will only work if you have Windows 10 version 1803 and higher.
To undo this, simply delete the DWORD and String named above.
Sticking With a Windows Version
You can force Windows to stay at a version with which you’re comfortable. This is especially helpful if you’re not happy with a certain version of the operating system, or if you’re simply happy with what you’ve got. If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.
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