Share this article

Improve this guide

Will Windows 11 Automatically Install?

2 min. read

Updated onOctober 4, 2023

updated onOctober 4, 2023

Share this article

Improve this guide

Read our disclosure page to find out how can you help Windows Report sustain the editorial teamRead more

Yes, Windows 11 will automatically download and install updates. Automatic updates install new features, bug fixes, driver updates, and Windows Defender definition updates4. The easiest way to install updates is via Windows Update. If you’re not sure how to do this, you can find full instructions in “How to handle Windows 10 and 11 updates”1. It’s important to note that Windows 11 version 22H2 is being released as a phased rollout and may not be available to you in Windows Update yet1. If you’re still using Windows 10, you can find information about the updates in “Windows 10: A guide to the updates”1.

How Long Do Windows 11 Updates Take?

Devices running Windows 10 and 11 can take up to eight hours to fully download and apply software updates, according to a report from Computerworld5. The problem with long updates is most prevalent on devices running Windows 10, which require substantially larger updates than Windows 11. Microsoft reduced the size of updates for Windows 11 by 40% through compression technology, thereby cutting time and bandwidth requirements for updates5.

How to Stop Windows 11 Updates

If you want to stop Windows 11 updates, you can do so by pausing updates or disabling the Windows Update service. However, it’s important to note that stopping updates can leave your device vulnerable to security threats and may cause compatibility issues with new software2.

Sources

Radu Tyrsina

Radu Tyrsina has been a Windows fan ever since he got his first PC, a Pentium III (a monster at that time).

For most of the kids of his age, the Internet was an amazing way to play and communicate with others, but he was deeply impressed by the flow of information and how easily you can find anything on the web.

Prior to founding Windows Report, this particular curiosity about digital content enabled him to grow a number of sites that helped hundreds of millions reach faster the answer they’re looking for.

User forum

0 messages

Sort by:LatestOldestMost Votes

Comment*

Name*

Email*

Commenting as.Not you?

Save information for future comments

Comment

Δ

Radu Tyrsina