While the Windows Security feature does a good job detecting and eliminating viruses, Microsoft is not a security technology firm. So, to perform a deep and thorough scan, we recommend usingdedicated antivirus softwarein ESET NOD32. This tool does not wait for viruses to affect your PC before...
Method 1: Turn off Windows Update Services One of the easiest ways to block Windows 11 updates is to turn off the background service that’s responsible for checking for and applying updates. Here’s how: Press Win+R to open the RUN dialog box, then type services.msc and hit Enter. In...
Why does Windows Defender keep turning off Windows 11? The reason Windows 11 Security virus protection feature keeps turning off is within a close circle. Below are some of them: Outdated PC: If your PC is obsolete, it can lead to different issues, including the Windows 11 Virus and threat...
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,...
However, after this period, you can again extend the time frame if you still want to wait before updating your PC to Windows 11. Here's how to pause your Windows updates: Step 1. Click on the "Start" button and search for "Settings." Step 2. Select "Update and Security," and on ...
Now, click onStop maintenanceto stop the Windows 11 update in progress. How to Roll Back to Previous Windows OS Version In case you fail to stop the Windows 11 update, you can roll back to the previous version. Remember, this rollback option will only work in case of security updates an...
When I turn on my computer, Windows 11 is logging into my account before I enter my PIN. I know this is happening because of a program that runs in Starup. This behavior is annoying, and IMHO, it is a security vulnerability. How do I stop this? I am…
Disappointed from the Insider Preview build of Windows 11 or in love with the Windows 10 interface or features, either way, you have to stop the system update. Stick with us to learn how that could be done.
You can pause Windows Updates for several days to stop Windows 11 update pending restart. Step 1. ClickStart>Settings>Update and Security. ClickPause updates for 7 days. Step 2. If you want to pause them for more than a week, you can clickAdvanced optionsto expand it for up to35days....
We first tackled the question of stopping Windows 11 auto-updating a year ago. This blog gives you more ways to stop the update until you’re.