In Windows 11 (Opens in a new tab), every time an update is ready, you’ll receive different notifications, including alerts to install and restart your computer to apply cumulative updates and feature updates (when available).
Since these notifications can add distractions to your workflow, the system now includes a setting that you can enable to suppress all Windows Update-related notifications.
The settings are designed for system administrators to eliminate student distractions, but anyone can adjust the settings using Group Policy. You can also perform the same task using the Registry.
This guide will walk you through the steps to disable Windows Update notifications in Windows 11 2022 Update.
How to disable update notifications in Windows 11 via Group Policy
If you’re using Windows 11 Pro, you can use the Local Group Policy Editor to change system update settings.
To disable Windows Update notifications in Windows 11, follow these steps:
- Open start .
- Search for gpedit and click the top result to open Group Policy Editor .
- Navigate to the following path: Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Windows Update > Manage end-use experience
- Double-click the “Show options for update notifications” policy.
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- Check the Disabled option.
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- Click the Apply button.
- Click the OK button.
Once you complete the steps, the system will no longer display distracting update notifications. However, this policy will not automatically prevent Windows 11 from downloading and installing updates.
If you change your mind, you can revert the changes by following the same instructions, but in step #5 select the Not configured option.
How to disable update notifications in Windows 11 through the Registry
Group Policy Editor isn’t available in Windows 11 Home, but you can still suppress update notifications using the registry.
Warning: This is a friendly reminder that editing the Registry is risky and can cause irreversible damage to your installation if not done correctly. Before proceeding, it is recommended to back up your PC (Opens in a new tab).
To disable update notifications through the registry, follow these steps:
- Open start .
- Search for regedit and click the top result to open the Registry .
- Navigate to the following path: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREPoliciesMicrosoftWindows
- Right-click on the windows (folder), select the New submenu and choose the Key option.
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- Name the new key Windows Update and press Enter .
- Right-click the Windows Update button, select the New submenu and choose the DWORD (32-bit) Value option.
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- Name the new key Set update notification level and press Enter .
- Double click on the newly created key and confirm that the value is 0 .
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- Click the OK button.
- Restart the computer.
After completing the steps, Windows 11 will stop displaying notifications for Windows Update.
You can always undo the changes to re-enable the feature using the same instructions, but in step No.6 right-click on the Set Update Notification Level DWORD and select the Clear option.
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