Microsoft has already made it clear that the Windows 11 update won't be forced upon Windows 10 users at launch. If you want to check for Windows 11 update, you need to manually go to "Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update". But some users have enabled Windows automatic updates,...
As of this writing in November 2021, Microsoft is not forcing any Windows 10 users to upgrade to Windows 11. However, if your device hasreceived an invitation, upgrading is easy. So to prevent an accidental upgrade, or to prevent other users on your device from initiating an upgrade, we'...
Perform the following steps to bypass upgrade blocks using the Group Policy editor: Launch the Group Policy editor by typing ingpedit.mscin the Run Command box. Now navigate to the following from the left pane: Local Computer Policy >> Administrative Templates >> Windows Components >...
Maybe you don't like change, or perhaps you're still wondering what happened to Windows 9. Whatever the reason, learn how to block the Windows 11 upgrade.
Also unless you've modified the products and classifications in WSUS to include Windows 11, you shouldn't receive the Windows 11 upgrade. If you're not sure if this change has been made, here's how to find out. -Launch WSUS. -In the navigation tree, expand your server and click Option...
the update services are available, the Kill-Update program automatically disables the update service. The users can prevent the Windows system from upgrading with the help of this application and can even manually disable the application program whenever your system is free and ready for an upgrade...
To change this setting, use the Group Policy "Remove access to use all Windows update features." The full path to this Group Policy is: Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Windows update\Remove access to use all Windows update features...
You can block or restrict access of users to one or more of the Windows 11/10 Settings pages using the Group Policy or Registry. If, as an IT admin, you do not want to give access to Windows 11/10 Settings, you can configure Group Policy Object or tweak the Windows Registry. We hav...
WannaCry ransomware run amuck recently. It is important to know how to block/disable/close TCP port 445, 135, 139 opened by system on Windows 7, 10, 11, Server 2003 and 2008 step by step.
According toMicrosoft, Windows 10 is only supported until 14 October 2025. After that, users will need to upgrade their PCs to Windows 11 to keep their environments updated. If you liked this post, Share it on: Subhan Zafar Subhan Zafar is an established IT professional with interests in Win...