Prevent Windows 10 Systems from Upgrading to Windows 11

Hello, Microsoft Windows 10When released, this operating system will be the final version and will only be available Windows 10 announced that updates would be released for . However, the rapid development of technology, Microsoft Windows 11led to the launch of .

Compared to previous versions, Windows 11 stands out with its faster speed, improved visuals, and innovations, especially security and TPM (Trusted Platform Module) support.

Microsoft, Windows 11 During its announcement, it stated that it would not force users to switch to this new operating system and took steps in this direction. In particular, Windows 11 For users and companies that want to prevent the upgrade Group Policy Object (GPO) and offered solutions such as Registry edits.

Setup ADMX to Block Windows 11 Upgrade in Group Policy

Windows 11 to prevent escalation GPO Its use can be done through local policies or on a domain basis.

In order to perform this operation via domain policy, the November 2021 updates must first be installed. After November 2021, ADMX updates need to be made.

ADMX The information required for updates can be found in Microsoft's "Create and Manage Central Store – Windows ClientYou can access the document:

Create and manage Central Store – Windows Client | Microsoft Docs

Block Windows 11 Upgrade with Group Policy

ADMX After completing the installation process Group Policy Management Create a new group policy via and start editing. Follow these steps for guidance:

  • Computer Configuration> Administrative Templates> Windows Components> Windows Update> Windows Update for Business
  • "Select the target Feature Update version” setting and enable it.
  • Specify the version of Windows that you want client machines to receive updates for. If you want to prevent updates beyond a certain version, enter the relevant operating system and version number.
  • "Product VersionLeave the ” section blank and just write “Target versionIf you enter a value of ”, this setting will only be applied to the currently installed version of the operating system.

Block Windows 11 Upgrade with Regedit

If you want to block Windows 11 upgrades via Regedit, follow the steps below carefully. First of all, before making any registry changes, it is important to take a backup of your regedit in case of any possible errors.

  • start from the menu runOpen and regedit typing Registry EditorStart the .
  • You need to follow the path below.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate
  • if WindowsUpdate under the key ProductVersion, TargetReleaseVersion ve TargetReleaseVersionInfo If the values ​​do not exist, add them manually:
    • ProductVersion: Indicates the version of the operating system. This value REG_SZ (string value) and enter the version of Windows you want to stay with (for example, “Windows 10”).
    • TargetReleaseVersion: This key must be of REG_DWORD type and its value must be 1 This forces the specified target version.
    • TargetReleaseVersionInfo: Specifies the operating system version number. Add this value as REG_SZ and enter a specific version number (for example, “21H2”).

After adding these keys, Windows 11 You will prevent the upgrade. However, remember that you should perform these operations carefully, as incorrect application of changes made with regedit can damage your system.

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