To refuse the Windows 11 update, you can pause updates in Settings -> Update & Security -> Advanced options -> Pause updates. Alternatively, you can disable the service in the Windows services app ...

Disable Windows updates using the service manager One way to stop Windows updates is to stop the service manager that performs them.

Learn how to stop Windows Update Assistant from reinstalling itself and forcing Windows 11/10 Installation or Upgrade. See how you can disable Windows Upgrade Assistant permanently.

Want to know how to shut down without installing Windows 11/10 Updates? Learn how to disable Update and Shutdown or shut down Windows without updating.