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title: "How do I prevent Windows 11?"  
description: "How do I prevent Windows 11?"  
author: "Lily Chitlangiya"  
published: 2022-01-15  
canonical: https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/95039/how-do-i-prevent-windows-11  
category: "troubleshooting"  
tags: ["windows 11", "windows troubleshooting", "troubleshooting"]  
reading_time: 1 minute  

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# How do I prevent Windows 11?

How do I prevent Windows 11?

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## Answers

### Answer by Hitesh Vohra

**Turning down [Windows 11](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/95056/what-does-windows-11-bring-to-the-table)** services is one of the greatest ways to halt automatic Windows updates. The instructions are simple enough for a novice to follow. \

1. To open the Run window, use '**Window + R.'**
2. Type services.MSC and press the 'Enter' key to open the 'Services Window.'
3. From the 'Services' list, locate and choose 'Windows Update,' then click the 'Stop' button.
4. On the 'General' tab, change the **'Startup Type' to 'Disabled.'**
5. I hope this answer was able to solve your problem

## [Read more](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/95040/how-do-i-solve-application-crashes-on-windows-11)


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