We redesigned the Start button and taskbar to be more contemporary, energizing, tidy, and lovely. The Start button is placed in the center of the screen so you can easily find it, and all sound, typefaces, and icons are designed to be easy to use.

Start uses the cloud and Microsoft 365 to display your most recent files regardless of the operating system or device you were using to access them previously, including Android and iOS devices. Updates can be paused but not completely stopped. Another option is to stop receiving updates, however this option is also temporary. We have mentioned steps below to stop Windows 11 update

Ways to stop Windows 11 update

Temporarily

On the Settings screen, open the “Windows 10” tab and click on the “Privacy” button.

Windows Update is a screen that you can access to check updates for Windows 11, view update history, pause updates, join Windows Insider Program, adjust other update settings, etc.

The Pause for 1 week button next to the updates option will pause all updates for 1 week.

With Windows Services

Windows Services is a tool that allows you to manage and troubleshoot your Windows services. ..

  1. In the Services list, scroll down to find Windows Update service.
  2. Double-click Windows Update service to open its properties window.
  3. In the General tab, under Startup type, select Automatic (Delayed Start).
  4. Under Service status, select Running (OK).
  5. Under Logging level, select Verbose (All). ..

If you want to disable startup type for a particular application, you can do so by clicking the drop-down icon next to Startup type option and selecting Disabled. ..

Apply the changes and click OK to apply them. This will disable Windows 11’s automatic updates.

With Group Policy Editor

To open Group Policy Editor, on the Windows desktop, type gpedit.msc and press Enter.

You can manage the end user experience by clicking on the following: Local Computer Policy > Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Windows Update > Configure Automatic Updates. ..

Configure Automatic Updates to disable Windows 11 updates.

Final Words

Windows 11 is a response to Apple’s and Google’s rivalry, which has seen both companies nibble at the leading desktop operating system’s edges with sleek new designs. Microsoft has taken a chance by altering its operating system with Windows 11, even if many of the improvements are only cosmetic. Windows 11 is designed to address some of the criticisms of Apple’s iOS and Android operating systems, such as their reliance on third-party apps and their lack of security.