Controlling Windows 10 and 11 updates

Controlling Windows 10 and 11 updates

Problem

You wish to prevent or control the version update of a Windows 10 or 11 installation to maintain software compatibility.

Applies to

  • Windows 10
  • Windows 11

Resolution

Please Note

Whilst updates are maintained for each Windows release, by preventing update to specific feature releases you may risk losihng support for a specific Windows version when that Windows version moves out of support. This should only b e used as temporary measure.

InControl is a utility that has been developed which allows you to control whether Windows will updatre to a specific feature release. This may be useful for specific instances to help maintain compatibility with software. The utility allows you to set the main Windows version and the target version. It makes use of existing registry entries provided by Microsoft and presents it as a easy to use non-installable app.
Information and download page:
https://www.grc.com/incontrol.htm

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