There isn't a single switch to stop automatic updates for Windows 11, but I have found three easy ways to disable automatic updates in your settings.

Press Win + R , type "services.msc" and press Enter. Scroll down to Windows Update in the list of services. Right-click it, ...

Open the Windows 11 Settings. Click on "Windows Update." Under "More options," select the "Pause for 1 week" button to disable automatic updates for one week.

Windows installs updates automatically, but you can check for updates manually as well. If you want to stop Windows from updating, you can pause automatic updates temporarily.

And that’s how you stop Windows 11 from automatically installing and updating drivers for any of your connected devices. Just like that, you can also choose to install Windows 11 updates manually.

Prevent Windows from restarting automatically after updates with these easy steps. Take control of update settings and avoid unexpected interruptions.

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