I've got an old PC that just can't handle Windows 11, but every couple of months it tries to update anyway. It's such a hassle when it downloads something that won't even work and then reverts back to the old version. I need a way to stop this annoying update process altogether. What can I do?
5 Answers
You can actually block the Windows 11 upgrade by pinning your Windows Update to a specific version. There's a helpful guide on how to do that here: https://www.pdq.com/blog/how-to-block-the-windows-11-upgrade/.
Honestly, it might be better to aim for a clean install of Windows 10 instead. Windows 11 requires more from your machine, and since your PC can't handle it anyway, sticking with Windows 10 could save you from all this update chaos.
If your PC struggles with updates, you might want to check if TPM is disabled in your UEFI/ BIOS settings. Windows 11 requires TPM, so disabling it can prevent those update attempts. Just make sure you know what you're doing, as changing BIOS settings can be risky.
You could consider switching to Linux. I know it sounds intimidating, but there are some user-friendly versions available now, and they can be just as feature-rich as Windows. Plus, you wouldn't have to deal with those pesky updates!
Just to clarify, is it that the update fails every time, or does it just say your system isn't compatible? If it's failing due to incompatibility, that could be a different issue.
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