I've just done this to my pc this morning after watching an older video of yours as trying 24H2 was a mistake. I'm shocked to hear they are trying to force this with the amount of issues this has. So thanks again.
What 'amount of issues'? From what I have read they have fixed the biggest of the issues affecting the most customers and it is only customers running strange configurations or software only used by very few businesses that are still having problems. I updated my computer to 24H2 as soon as it was available to do so and had no problems. I'm one of those who should have had issues since I am a gamer and it was majority gamers having issues.
@@christopherkidwell9817 there is a big gaming issue where the screen lag and so much more is being coming as a bug or whatever its a shit update and they haven't fixed it
@@christopherkidwell9817well I upgraded to 24h2 and ever since my computer freezes randomly and I'm forced to shut it down through the power button. The crashes happened for me when I played path of exile 2 and Fortnite. I had no choice but to downgrade to 23h2 but Microsoft made it a pain in the ass because the issues didn't appear 10 days after I downloaded it.
Just took the plunge on one of my pc's, and updated it to Window 11and the next day I was introduced to the 24H2 update, had to look through your many videos to find how to stop it, and found it, and used the Feature update version to stay in 23H2 for now. Thx for all your info :)
I miss the Windows 7 epoch so much. Maybe it was different for some, but it was such a smooth ride for me from the beta all the way up to when I had to ditch it upgrading my PC last year. Nothing was broken, ever, upon the update, not a single reinstall, and it was just the system that maintained my work and did not cause a single issue. I didn't have to constantly pay attention to my OS, tweaking it, learning how to avoid troubles which MS likes to drop on us every now and then with their automatic updates...
@@Britec09 Indeed, instead of weeding out all the issues, they are forcing it on us at all cost. Thank you very much for this video, I didn't know about any of these methods to prevent the automatic feature update.
I switched from Windows 7 to Windows 10 just the last week after my new hardware upgrades finally forced it (to be fair there were work arounds but they were getting to be pretty extensive + there was increasing amounts of game incompatibility) and I can confirm even the Windows 10 experience is terrible compared to Windows 7. It was way more work going through Windows 10 blocking spyware/connections to Microsoft/trimming bloat than actually building the computer was. I tried Linux but things like .ico files not being compatible by default, folders not previewing what's inside, and not being able to simply drag and drop a shortcut to my trash onto the desktop turned me away from it.
@Britec09 Hej Brian, Much longer test periods are needed before a new Windows version is released, and perhaps not a new major Windows version every year. Many of the problems in Windows 11 24H2 were reported in the Windows 11 feedback hub, but Microsoft still chose to release it. I don't understand that. So this seems to be how it works: they release the Windows version and fix it afterward, but many users have problems in the meantime. I don't think this is a good way to do it; it causes problems for many users. Microsoft should stress less and let users run on their Windows version longer; there is no rush to force update computers to Windows 11 24H2 right now. Take care, Brian, and have a lovely Sunday.
I'm on Mint 22.1 now but, keep the 2nd NVMe with Win11 just in case. Recently did an in place upgrade of the W11 23H2 to 24H2 using an MS downloaded image. The upgrade made me pick a PIN. They also reinstalled most of their junk I had removed from 23H2 using CTT tools. It also asked for the PIN every time I tried to add/remove or make a system change. Tried to run CTT tools and they had also changed the both CMD and Powershell to "constrained language", couldn't run the tools. Had to change my local account back to admin, change Powershell back to full language and rerun CTT tools to get rid of their junk. Such a hassle. I should have stayed on 23H2.
What Cheer, Netop - After months of not understanding your greeting at the beginning of each video, "wotcher guys"', I translated it into my native Rhode Island language. Roger Williams used it to greet the native Americans in the 17th century. I appreciate your work (and sense of humor).
Microsoft does try and avoid that, but statistically a perfect update is impossible. There are over a billion and a half Windows devices in use, the vast majority will update without experiencing any issues, however because there is an infinite combination of hardware, software, and different use cases there will always be someone that is negatively impacted by a minor change.
My MCE computer just did an update, but I'm still on 23H2. I created a system restore point, since it's still working. I may want to keep it from getting 24H2, but that never worked for me on Windows 10 and it ended up borking MCE. I started clean with Windows 11 and a new MCE install, which the new versions supposedly don't get affected by Windows updates.
Had my experience last thursday, laptop began to prompt for reboot to 24h2. Those regedit lines saved it. Found mine on reddit but they are the same. IHMO 24h2 is a total disaster.
They still haven't fixed the broken scanner issue. Printer works but the scanner (Brother 2280 printer/scanner) doesn't. Both work fine under 23H2 but not under 24H2
Forcing updates are such desperate move. What if the newest updates not even stable? Would they still force unstable and unreliable updates too? Delaying update feature are such a joke these days, it should be up to users whether they want to update immediately or not. Not everyone wants to be a volunteer for beta testing your latest updates. Give people time.
@@Britec09 Ι downloaded 1 and Rufus on april and did the procedure with Rufus and copied it to the usb. However i still havent take the decision to isntall it yet. What should ido? install it now from the usb? Wait unti; 10 support ends and then install itf ron the usb? Or change cpu ram and motherboard and then install it through windows update? MINE PC IS RYZEN 7 1700 16 GB DDR4 3200MHZCL15 RX 6700XT 12 GB RED DEVIL MP 600 2TB WRITE:4950MB/ READ:4250MB/S DELLP2416D 24'' 2560X1440 60 HZ IPS Latest upgrade idi was graphics card in 2021 after my previous card died and ssd in 2020 but cpu ram and motherboard are older because ihave them since 2017!! What sould ido?
Automatically loaded. The best I could say was "Oh well". Then I noticed that the colours were now messed up. I use the (RED-GREEN) colour filter to boost facial colour and have green trees etc., look much fresher. My TV colour calibration was then adjusted to get the overall best performance. But the performance changed due to the new 24H2 addition of the "Intensity" and the "Colour Booster" slide bar adjustments. Their default setting did not lead to matching the previous performance of the RED-GREEN filter.
Presumably this is Windows 11 installs only? Still rocking W10 Pro with feature updates disabled so they cannot install (believe you may have done a video on that yourself?).
mee to !!! last year i switch from 10 to 11 and on youtube, adblokers was not working and i rool back to 10 i instal windows blocker and windows 10 work fine with automatic update blocked .
@@Britec09 well ,i use PC casually and i dont have much on pc ,if i take a virus i reinstall windows and i lose some games ,but i reinstall them, all my passwords and acounts is on microsoft acoount and i hame backup on 1 terra externalhard drive
@@Britec09 i'm happy to rock it till i HAVE to change. Only have Windows because i'm a gamer and atm 10 > 11 for gaming performance. Everything gaming and streaming just works as it should. Video editing too. If it wasn't for gaming and certain aspects of work i wouldn't use Windows at all.
I updated to 24h2 and the only problem I ran into was youtube video's claiming there was a network problem and couldn't connect and the fix was to install the newer nvidia video drivers from nvidia as the ones in the 24h2 update are borked in some strange way
06:28 I'm quite sure these registry changes will be ignored by Home. Anyone can try and see, if you dare to click "Check For Updates" after making these registry changes. Only Pro and above will be respected by Windows as far as I am experienced with GPO.
"The world doesn't revolve around you" is the best thing you've ever said about people chiming in about how they've never had such a problem. It is okay to do both GPEDIT and the registry tweak? I noticed my GPEDIT policies had all been reverted for some strange reason.
also if you are in europe, or near it, copilot either has to be installed from the store if you are on home, or sign in to it if you are on pro, its not on all the time.
How much longer will Microsoft give organizations before they are forced onto this update or at least 23H2? The laptop provided my employer is still on Windows 11 22H2.
I intend to build a new PC soon after I move in August, that will have 24H2 on it from the .iso you showed us how to create. Hopefully, most bugs will be ironed out by then. If there still are any, I'm sure you'll tell us what they are and if we can fix them.
Hey! Lovely tutorial and explanation! How would we go about reversing the commands used in PowerShell for a Windows Home User when service for 23H2 stops? Or are you able to still manually install updates normally after adding those registry edits?
I have home edition of Windows 11 23h2. I just did what you shown for that. I initially had it paused for 2 weeks before watching this video. When I clicked on the check for updates............ 24h2 started to download. I quickly paused it. After I watched this video I did the steps of copy and pasting the three actions. And I un-paused it and no more 24h2. Does that mean I did it right? Also, once it get's close to that time when 23h2 is no longer. What's the steps to downloading 24h2 after that?
Hi there @Britec09 Just watched this video & is great that you explain us how to avoid the force update. Could you clarify please if we would need to enable BOTH the "Select when Preview Builds and Features are received" and "Select the Target Feature Update Version" that are shown, in order to stay on Win11 23h2 & to still receive the regular monthly / security patches? Thanks!
I don't understand why this update has so may issues, Why would Microsoft release an update with so many issues?? DeJa Vu from the Windows Vista days....
Microsoft does try and avoid that, but statistically a perfect update is impossible. There are over a billion and a half Windows devices in use, the vast majority will update without experiencing any issues, however because there is an infinite combination of hardware, software, and different use cases there will always be someone that is negatively impacted by a minor change.
@@Mario583a I would agree with you, but this update is a disaster. No matter where I go, most people are having major issues with it! In my 25 years of being a heavy pc user, this is by far the worst update MS has ever released.
I have registry key setup to only get updates when I request them. I wish I saw this video before I did update yesterday. I thought I was only getting security updates for W11 23H2 when I clicked check for updates. I don't like the way they did this. It seems that 24 H2 is working fine on my system, but thats not the point and it might not stay ok, from what I've read. So now what do I do roll back to 23H2 or see what happens...I have 10 days to roll back. Not sure what to do.
Was not upgrading to 24H2 on purpose and then noticed that it downloaded on it's own and prompted a restart. I thought screw it, might as well try it... The very next boot everything started crashing and chain blue screening. Barely managed to roll back to 23H2..... Nice rollout....
Brian what happens if we choose to use the reg files and months down the line when we hear it's ok to install win 11 24h2? Will we still see the update in windows update and then can choose to install it Thanks for the good work mate
Since I installed 24H2, my GPU crashes 9 out of 10 times when I turn off my screen, it's awful for an oled user because I literally turn this screen off every time I leave my desk. I just want to go back to 23H2, my system was running so smooth all the time, now this.
me too! Ι downloaded 1 and Rufus on april and did the procedure with Rufus and copied it to the usb. However i still havent take the decision to isntall it yet. What should ido? install it now from the usb? Wait unti; 10 support ends and then install itf ron the usb? Or change cpu ram and motherboard and then install it through windows update? MINE PC IS RYZEN 7 1700 16 GB DDR4 3200MHZCL15 RX 6700XT 12 GB RED DEVIL MP 600 2TB WRITE:4950MB/ READ:4250MB/S DELLP2416D 24'' 2560X1440 60 HZ IPS Latest upgrade idi was graphics card in 2021 after my previous card died and ssd in 2020 but cpu ram and motherboard are older because ihave them since 2017!
Thanks for the video. I wonder if it is possible to skip an update from 23H2 to 25H2 without doing 24H2... Too bad we don't have a Windows alternative that can run Windows third party software. There is recall OS, but it seems to be out of date and probably won't run new third party software, and Linux has its own lack of third party software versions.
Any pointers for what to look for in a new W11 machine regarding CPU, MB, Memory and Data Disk to regularly copy large amounts (100 GB +) of data between Disks and local disks and network (via network cable) disks? Fastest CPU 30-33Mhz cache? Fastest DDR5 Memory? SSD running Windows, WD Red Disks for data?
Brian, please create a follow-up video when they've fixed all the bugs and it's actually "SAFE" to update to 24h2 I'm using third party software to temporarily block auto update.
The "WindowsUpdate" folder doesn't exist in my registry editor and in policy editor for me either I just rollback from 24h2 to 23h2 could that be causing this issue?
This is happening to my PC I can't even get to the desktop it goes straight to W11 install all my personal files are on the hard drive i tried upgrading to W11 a year ago and Microsoft said I didn't have the hardware requirements to upgrade ol no big deal i thought and it says "the install may delete all files" 😡
I've been thinking about the Windows 10 non-LTSC end of support. Do you think they would be so evil to intentionally deliver a final update with important issues so people feel the urge to give up and upgrade to 11?
Yup they forced me to update and after I found that my network had disappeared: all 5 computers (even itself), 2 NASs, 2 printers, 8 IP Cameras. All gone. I did a ROLL BACK to 23H2, everything came back.
I did the registry modification in windows 11 home 3 moths ago after watching your video "Block Windows 11 Update and Stay on 23H2" so far no updates from 24h2, also noticed in this video that there are more keys. Do i have to add those to?
This update is making me freeze at random points when playing games at random times or not even loading stuff and idk im trying my best to fix it but i cant and im wondering if its windows
Followed the steps you've shown on this video, restarted my computer and saw that Windows has once again downloaded the 24h2 update, I hit on pause for 5 weeks and it tells me that I've hit the limit of pausing updates, however, this was the firs time I have paused this update. Its annoying that MS does this kind of bs.
Hey same issue here, do u know what will happened if we already paused the 24h2 file when downloading? Yesterday my pc getting the update of 24h2 then i decided to pause the update of 24h2 with 24% downloading progression, I'm afraid later when I have to resume the windows update again after 5 weeks the 24h2 file will be corrupted and broke my system 😢
So of 3 pcs in my house 2 are on unsupported installation of 24H2 and more great with no issues. One of my laptops won't update from 23H2 since the last MS processor requirement change and happy to remain there. However will update try and install 24H2 even though I'm not compliant?
not gonna lie, i wasn’t into this whole “energy” stuff till my friend handed me Magnetic Aura-she wouldn’t shut up about it and now i see why, everyone i know who read it seems more chill and magnetic in this effortless way. it’s not a magic fix but it definitely hits different. finding a copy is a hustle tho, they don’t stick around long
Quick question... I have home edition of Windows 11 23h2. I just did what you shown for that. I initially had it paused for 5 weeks before watching this video. Reason for the pause; When, I clicked on the check for updates... 24h2 started to download. I quickly paused it. LOL. Anyways, after I watched this video I did the steps of copy and pasting the three actions. And I un-paused it and no more 24h2. Does that mean I did it right? Also, once it get's close to that time when 23h2 is no longer. What's the steps to downloading 24h2 after that?
big problem this update was automatically updated and applied and my laptop fans are blasting out even when in idle state normal 720p video got frame drop issue, i got i7 12 gen rtx 4050 but laptop feels bit off and slow why microsoft
Hej Brian, thanks for the video. I personally think it's not good that Microsoft is starting to force-update Windows 24H2 on computers now, and, as you say, there is quite a long support period left for Windows 11 23H2. So why can't Microsoft wait to force-update 24H2 on PCs? I don't understand that. Microsoft should only do this when a Windows 11 version is near its end of support. But, as you show and have done before, it's possible to block Windows 11 24H2 and stay on Windows 11 23H2 if users wish to do so. So, it's very nice that you can do that in the Registry Editor or in Group Policy if you have Windows 11 Pro, which I have.Take care Brian and i wish you a nice and lovely sunday.
While watching this my pc is on updating the 24H2 at 24%, right now I've paused it until 26 February, if I do this step will it be stop downloading and keep staying on 23H2? please let me know
Extremely annoying the icon is in my tray constantly. Yup I'd say they're pushing it . I like to wait until the bugs are all worked out . My system is relatively new but bugs I don't need the headache. Icon is annoying though
From my own experience, I had block the update from the beginning of the release (registries keys) but recently decide to gave it a try on one of my 6 PCs running dual boot Wndows/Linux. So far, it is all good. I check thoroughly my games too on Windows and see no difference, I update all my PCs now to it and haven't seen anything bad, may be just that the head banner of the file manager take longer to draw but no big deal. I use Linux 95% of the time but I understand a bit MS for pushing 24H2 because otherwise WIndows 11 will be split in two sides, the first half refuse to update and the other, who did. They will have to support both. Anyway MS is squashing all the bugs of 24H2 and eventually everybody will be on it.
Hay hi britec is it safe to upgrade it to 24H2 or still it's we should stay on 23H2. Coz I have already done a group policy. Please let us know when you're on the clear and ready to upgrade your pc to 24H2 so that we can upgrade our ones too.
@Britec09 thank you but no problem please let us when your ready clear to upgrade coz I'm scared that after I upgrade with these issues it will corrupt my data and I can't risk losing them so I'll be waiting until someone will confirm that 24H2 is okay to install without these big issues. Please let me know until then I'll be using 23H2.
When I connect a mouse to my laptop and then disconnect it, it gives a signal sound. Since the last update, I’ve been hearing this sound repeatedly, even when I’m not connecting the mouse. This annoying sound is stressing me out. Is there any solution?
Thanks, I was just wondering how safe 24H2 was yesterday as everyone had gone quiet about it, i am not ready to knacker my P.C yet so just been to group policy so i can stay 23H2 for now.
My CPU supports Windows 11, but I disabled TPM 2.0 in my BIOS and a registry hack. 22H2 is as far as I go. Hell I still use Windows 7 sometimes. On to Linux Mint.
I have a store bought home version of windows 11 that has 23h2 on it right now , my pc also has the TPM running on my amd cpu and my windows defender says i have all the securities enabled ..... so is this forced update been fixed ? Does it work right ? I keep hearing complain about all kinds of bugs like you have talked about and others . I have my update on pause and not taken it yet .
Hello Britec09. I have a laptop that has the minimum requirements for installing Windows 11 24H2. And I have a 32GB USB drive. After downloading the Windows 11 24H2 iso and when I want to make it bootable using Rufus, should I select FAT32 or NTFS? Please help me. I'm not a tech savvy person and I'm a bit confused.
When go into regedit and final windows page got two items.One say default with reg_ sz and a data value not set. Other one key added no windows update with a reg d word of 0x0000001(1).Can i safely delete that default key so only no update works as am still getting unwanted updates after five week pause.
Been on the update for a few months. Had issues easiest fix to the BSOD was to delete temp windows files using Revo. Every update after has improved performance for me. Also updated to the best working beta bios for my 7800X3D since the stable releases lack a turbo mode for my MOBO. No issues after recent windows update if anything OS is more fluid and snappier than W10. Im on a 7900XT and 64GB of RAM.
@ no problem I have noticed problems on my work computers but its getting around the bloat W11 has. Ive been using the W11 debloat as well and that changed all the minor problems I had
Please, I have a question that I would like to answer in detail - Is Windows Defender in Windows 11 enough to protect the computer in 2025? Because I am seriously considering giving up paid programs!
Bro i have Windows 11 pro 21H2 after you're methods i received error message "UPDATES PAUSED " your organization paused some updates for this device" how to solve that please reply me😢
If they'd fix the issue with the CPU murdering 24H2, I wouldn't have so many issues with using it, but my poor 7600x goes from blasting to feeling like a potato from 10 years ago.
Does this update/remove any windows tweaks? ... or reinstall deleted apps? For example: I use OpenShell to set up my taskbar to be similar to Windows 7. I'm wondering how many of my windows tweaks will have to be repeated again. Would this update be like a fresh install? (For now, I've just turned off updates except for those that are security-related)
Bring back windows 10 please. A windows 11 update was one of the causes that affected my computer to the Point that I had to send it to Asus warranty repair. My college technicians couldn't fix this and he told me I wasn't the only one with weird things going on with my windows gaming laptop. This was a Major inconvenience because i am an animation student that works on the go at certain times and situation. So i had to use the college Macs with Wacoms at the time till i receive my laptop. I thank the Lord that Asus fixed my laptop and the repair status report says that there were no components that needed replacement or repairs. So they had to fix the software issue with my laptop. The only thing I'm not sure is did Asus re apply thermal paste for me? Because I'm not that tech savvy to remove components. I wouldn't trust myself to do it since my last computer was an €1100 pre built that i blame myself for ruining and its a long story to explain. I'll give an update on anything said wrong or any details i didn't include for the situation.
Same here. It removed my 2 extra storage drives. Then went into an eternal loop of repairing operating system and endless BSODs. Even after a clean full reinstall it was the same mess. Luckily I had an old pen drive with Win10 install. And guess what? No issues since and my drives work again. I did like Win11 but MS took down the 23H2 ISO -_-
@@Britec09 I didn't know that, thank you. As a side note, Windows 11 is on my laptop; I updated to 24H2, and had to reload it 2 weeks ago, as it started to degrade itself after an OEM update turned on core islolattion as default, and sent it into self destruct mode.
An please let know why the automatic timezone update always give the wrong location coz each time I on it, it changes to India and I'm living in Kenya not in India so britec do you have any solution. This problem started from the first of this month. So please give a solution.
Bro i am getting option of pending restart, it means 24h2 is already forcefully downloaded, if i follow your instructions will it prevent download 24h2 or will it remove, how to delete downloaded 24h2 please help
First 10, then 11, nothing but trouble, ongoing issues, and still bugs!! What's the point. And Fixes constantly. Still! We need a new platform. One that doesn't blackmail customers like once you hv windows, you're under their future control. Not good!!
it's Jan 18 in 2025 now. I would have thought Microsoft fixed the 24H2 update but NOPE. As soon as I attempted to install it, it blue screened and ended up undoing the changes to my system. Now my windows update is completely busted and I'm trying to get it working again. Please help.
It broke Autocad for me, not good as I need it and I'm self-employed. Roll-back didn't fix it! Thankfully I made a system image just prior so I'm up and running again. Now blocked via GP Edit.
I've just done this to my pc this morning after watching an older video of yours as trying 24H2 was a mistake. I'm shocked to hear they are trying to force this with the amount of issues this has. So thanks again.
Welcome
What 'amount of issues'? From what I have read they have fixed the biggest of the issues affecting the most customers and it is only customers running strange configurations or software only used by very few businesses that are still having problems.
I updated my computer to 24H2 as soon as it was available to do so and had no problems. I'm one of those who should have had issues since I am a gamer and it was majority gamers having issues.
they just forced my pc onto windows 11. Switching to Linux
@@christopherkidwell9817 there is a big gaming issue where the screen lag and so much more is being coming as a bug or whatever its a shit update and they haven't fixed it
@@christopherkidwell9817well I upgraded to 24h2 and ever since my computer freezes randomly and I'm forced to shut it down through the power button. The crashes happened for me when I played path of exile 2 and Fortnite. I had no choice but to downgrade to 23h2 but Microsoft made it a pain in the ass because the issues didn't appear 10 days after I downloaded it.
Just took the plunge on one of my pc's, and updated it to Window 11and the next day I was introduced to the 24H2 update, had to look through your many videos to find how to stop it, and found it, and used the Feature update version to stay in 23H2 for now.
Thx for all your info :)
Thank you. I've heard nothing but issues with 24H2. I want to stay on 23H2 until end of life.
Follow instructions in video
@@Britec09 I did
No problems here
I miss the Windows 7 epoch so much. Maybe it was different for some, but it was such a smooth ride for me from the beta all the way up to when I had to ditch it upgrading my PC last year. Nothing was broken, ever, upon the update, not a single reinstall, and it was just the system that maintained my work and did not cause a single issue. I didn't have to constantly pay attention to my OS, tweaking it, learning how to avoid troubles which MS likes to drop on us every now and then with their automatic updates...
24H2 has been nothing but bugs since its release
@@Britec09 Indeed, instead of weeding out all the issues, they are forcing it on us at all cost. Thank you very much for this video, I didn't know about any of these methods to prevent the automatic feature update.
I switched from Windows 7 to Windows 10 just the last week after my new hardware upgrades finally forced it (to be fair there were work arounds but they were getting to be pretty extensive + there was increasing amounts of game incompatibility) and I can confirm even the Windows 10 experience is terrible compared to Windows 7. It was way more work going through Windows 10 blocking spyware/connections to Microsoft/trimming bloat than actually building the computer was.
I tried Linux but things like .ico files not being compatible by default, folders not previewing what's inside, and not being able to simply drag and drop a shortcut to my trash onto the desktop turned me away from it.
@@Gnevnyj They have also fired QA since 2014, leading to faulty products later. An ex-Microsoft employee even made a video about that.
@Britec09 Hej Brian, Much longer test periods are needed before a new Windows version is released, and perhaps not a new major Windows version every year. Many of the problems in Windows 11 24H2 were reported in the Windows 11 feedback hub, but Microsoft still chose to release it. I don't understand that. So this seems to be how it works: they release the Windows version and fix it afterward, but many users have problems in the meantime. I don't think this is a good way to do it; it causes problems for many users. Microsoft should stress less and let users run on their Windows version longer; there is no rush to force update computers to Windows 11 24H2 right now. Take care, Brian, and have a lovely Sunday.
I'm on Mint 22.1 now but, keep the 2nd NVMe with Win11 just in case. Recently did an in place upgrade of the W11 23H2 to 24H2 using an MS downloaded image. The upgrade made me pick a PIN. They also reinstalled most of their junk I had removed from 23H2 using CTT tools. It also asked for the PIN every time I tried to add/remove or make a system change. Tried to run CTT tools and they had also changed the both CMD and Powershell to "constrained language", couldn't run the tools. Had to change my local account back to admin, change Powershell back to full language and rerun CTT tools to get rid of their junk. Such a hassle. I should have stayed on 23H2.
Don't you just love wasting your time with Windows 11, disabling all the junk over and over LOL
hey i wanna say i added your registry editor trick december and it works a treat, i cant thank you enough
What Cheer, Netop - After months of not understanding your greeting at the beginning of each video, "wotcher guys"', I translated it into my native Rhode Island language. Roger Williams used it to greet the native Americans in the 17th century. I appreciate your work (and sense of humor).
Glad to know that my college won't automatically push out windows 11 24h2. As it seems to be a trainwreck at the moment
I am staying on 23H2 for a while yet. I need a stable and working computer.
Microsoft does try and avoid that, but statistically a perfect update is impossible. There are over a billion and a half Windows devices in use, the vast majority will update without experiencing any issues, however because there is an infinite combination of hardware, software, and different use cases there will always be someone that is negatively impacted by a minor change.
My MCE computer just did an update, but I'm still on 23H2. I created a system restore point, since it's still working. I may want to keep it from getting 24H2, but that never worked for me on Windows 10 and it ended up borking MCE. I started clean with Windows 11 and a new MCE install, which the new versions supposedly don't get affected by Windows updates.
Had my experience last thursday, laptop began to prompt for reboot to 24h2. Those regedit lines saved it. Found mine on reddit but they are the same. IHMO 24h2 is a total disaster.
They still haven't fixed the broken scanner issue. Printer works but the scanner (Brother 2280 printer/scanner) doesn't. Both work fine under 23H2 but not under 24H2
Forcing updates are such desperate move. What if the newest updates not even stable? Would they still force unstable and unreliable updates too? Delaying update feature are such a joke these days, it should be up to users whether they want to update immediately or not. Not everyone wants to be a volunteer for beta testing your latest updates. Give people time.
I think Microsoft want people on 24H2
This is one of the reasons I dropped Windows and went to Linux, best move ever made
I think Microsoft needs to be put out of business. Forcing anything is unAmerican.
Riteon
No one is making you use it in your personal life.
In the last 3-4 years MS went hard on DEI hire's, mostly people from India and pronoun people. Even people at the top. Its no longer very American.
@@HOBBS-4 This is why Win11 is garbage.
Forcing people is very American. Forcing with tariffs or the gun. 😅
Thank you for the information and the tips. Cheers from Canada🇨🇦
Thanks a million Brian. You're a life saver!
Happy to help!
@@Britec09 Ι downloaded 1 and Rufus on april and did the procedure with Rufus and copied it to the usb. However i still havent take the decision to isntall it yet.
What should ido?
install it now from the usb?
Wait unti; 10 support ends and then install itf ron the usb?
Or change cpu ram and motherboard and then install it through windows update?
MINE PC IS
RYZEN 7 1700
16 GB DDR4 3200MHZCL15
RX 6700XT 12 GB RED DEVIL
MP 600 2TB WRITE:4950MB/ READ:4250MB/S
DELLP2416D 24'' 2560X1440 60 HZ IPS
Latest upgrade idi was graphics card in 2021 after my previous card died
and ssd in 2020
but cpu ram and motherboard are older because ihave them since 2017!! What sould ido?
Automatically loaded. The best I could say was "Oh well". Then I noticed that the colours were now messed up. I use the (RED-GREEN) colour filter to boost facial colour and have green trees etc., look much fresher. My TV colour calibration was then adjusted to get the overall best performance. But the performance changed due to the new 24H2 addition of the "Intensity" and the "Colour Booster" slide bar adjustments. Their default setting did not lead to matching the previous performance of the RED-GREEN filter.
Presumably this is Windows 11 installs only?
Still rocking W10 Pro with feature updates disabled so they cannot install (believe you may have done a video on that yourself?).
mee to !!! last year i switch from 10 to 11 and on youtube, adblokers was not working and i rool back to 10 i instal windows blocker and windows 10 work fine with automatic update blocked .
Windows 10 is not getting any more feature updates and staying on 22H2 to end of life in October 2025
@@Britec09 well ,i use PC casually and i dont have much on pc ,if i take a virus i reinstall windows and i lose some games ,but i reinstall them, all my passwords and acounts is on microsoft acoount and i hame backup on 1 terra externalhard drive
@@Britec09 i'm happy to rock it till i HAVE to change. Only have Windows because i'm a gamer and atm 10 > 11 for gaming performance. Everything gaming and streaming just works as it should. Video editing too.
If it wasn't for gaming and certain aspects of work i wouldn't use Windows at all.
@@Britec09 ... and that is fine !
I updated to 24h2 and the only problem I ran into was youtube video's claiming there was a network problem and couldn't connect and the fix was to install the newer nvidia video drivers from nvidia as the ones in the 24h2 update are borked in some strange way
I am happy to have stayed with Windows 10.
Saw in another video that if you set Windows Updates to use metered connection the 24H2 will not be forced down to the pc.
06:28 I'm quite sure these registry changes will be ignored by Home. Anyone can try and see, if you dare to click "Check For Updates" after making these registry changes. Only Pro and above will be respected by Windows as far as I am experienced with GPO.
Nah; I have added the registry key of NoAutoUpdateWithloggedOnUsers in Windows 11 Home and I get a notice for restarting now or later.
"The world doesn't revolve around you" is the best thing you've ever said about people chiming in about how they've never had such a problem. It is okay to do both GPEDIT and the registry tweak? I noticed my GPEDIT policies had all been reverted for some strange reason.
If you have pro version, use GPEDIT
also if you are in europe, or near it, copilot either has to be installed from the store if you are on home, or sign in to it if you are on pro, its not on all the time.
How much longer will Microsoft give organizations before they are forced onto this update or at least 23H2? The laptop provided my employer is still on Windows 11 22H2.
Microsoft have moved the testing of updates to the public. Updates used to be be tested much more thoroughly in-house.
If the crowdstrike thing didn’t make them do testing nothing will
Cheers Brian, will Steve Gibson's In Control still block these auto updates?
I intend to build a new PC soon after I move in August, that will have 24H2 on it from the .iso you showed us how to create. Hopefully, most bugs will be ironed out by then. If there still are any, I'm sure you'll tell us what they are and if we can fix them.
Hey! Lovely tutorial and explanation! How would we go about reversing the commands used in PowerShell for a Windows Home User when service for 23H2 stops? Or are you able to still manually install updates normally after adding those registry edits?
I have home edition of Windows 11 23h2. I just did what you shown for that. I initially had it paused for 2 weeks before watching this video. When I clicked on the check for updates............ 24h2 started to download. I quickly paused it. After I watched this video I did the steps of copy and pasting the three actions. And I un-paused it and no more 24h2. Does that mean I did it right? Also, once it get's close to that time when 23h2 is no longer. What's the steps to downloading 24h2 after that?
Will Gibson Research "In Control" app continue to prevent updates to 24H2 for Windows 11 Home users?
Already there and my pc is managed by my IT department. I rolled it back to 23h2 because i could no longer login to my windows work/365 account
Hi there @Britec09 Just watched this video & is great that you explain us how to avoid the force update. Could you clarify please if we would need to enable BOTH the "Select when Preview Builds and Features are received" and "Select the Target Feature Update Version" that are shown, in order to stay on Win11 23h2 & to still receive the regular monthly / security patches? Thanks!
I don't understand why this update has so may issues, Why would Microsoft release an update with so many issues?? DeJa Vu from the Windows Vista days....
Microsoft does try and avoid that, but statistically a perfect update is impossible. There are over a billion and a half Windows devices in use, the vast majority will update without experiencing any issues, however because there is an infinite combination of hardware, software, and different use cases there will always be someone that is negatively impacted by a minor change.
@@Mario583a I would agree with you, but this update is a disaster. No matter where I go, most people are having major issues with it! In my 25 years of being a heavy pc user, this is by far the worst update MS has ever released.
I have registry key setup to only get updates when I request them. I wish I saw this video before I did update yesterday. I thought I was only getting security updates for W11 23H2 when I clicked check for updates. I don't like the way they did this. It seems that 24 H2 is working fine on my system, but thats not the point and it might not stay ok, from what I've read. So now what do I do roll back to 23H2 or see what happens...I have 10 days to roll back. Not sure what to do.
Was not upgrading to 24H2 on purpose and then noticed that it downloaded on it's own and prompted a restart. I thought screw it, might as well try it... The very next boot everything started crashing and chain blue screening. Barely managed to roll back to 23H2..... Nice rollout....
That happened to me also. Worst update I've ever known!
Thanks for those reg keys. I don't have the energy to fight with a buggy build.
ALL!! the more reason for me moving over to Linux Mint
Brian what happens if we choose to use the reg files and months down the line when we hear it's ok to install win 11 24h2? Will we still see the update in windows update and then can choose to install it
Thanks for the good work mate
it will never be ok since it comes with corporate-sponsored spyware
Since I installed 24H2, my GPU crashes 9 out of 10 times when I turn off my screen, it's awful for an oled user because I literally turn this screen off every time I leave my desk. I just want to go back to 23H2, my system was running so smooth all the time, now this.
I downloaded 24h2 in my laptop and all the games I play are laggy. Is there a way I can revert the update?
Still on windows 10.
me too! Ι downloaded 1 and Rufus on april and did the procedure with Rufus and copied it to the usb. However i still havent take the decision to isntall it yet.
What should ido?
install it now from the usb?
Wait unti; 10 support ends and then install itf ron the usb?
Or change cpu ram and motherboard and then install it through windows update?
MINE PC IS
RYZEN 7 1700
16 GB DDR4 3200MHZCL15
RX 6700XT 12 GB RED DEVIL
MP 600 2TB WRITE:4950MB/ READ:4250MB/S
DELLP2416D 24'' 2560X1440 60 HZ IPS
Latest upgrade idi was graphics card in 2021 after my previous card died
and ssd in 2020
but cpu ram and motherboard are older because ihave them since 2017!
Thanks for the video. I wonder if it is possible to skip an update from 23H2 to 25H2 without doing 24H2...
Too bad we don't have a Windows alternative that can run Windows third party software. There is recall OS, but it seems to be out of date and probably won't run new third party software, and Linux has its own lack of third party software versions.
Any pointers for what to look for in a new W11 machine regarding CPU, MB, Memory and Data Disk to regularly copy large amounts (100 GB +) of data between Disks and local disks and network (via network cable) disks? Fastest CPU 30-33Mhz cache? Fastest DDR5 Memory? SSD running Windows, WD Red Disks for data?
Brian, please create a follow-up video when they've fixed all the bugs and it's actually "SAFE" to update to 24h2 I'm using third party software to temporarily block auto update.
Are you using InControl? I was looking into it.
The "WindowsUpdate" folder doesn't exist in my registry editor and in policy editor for me either I just rollback from 24h2 to 23h2 could that be causing this issue?
This is happening to my PC I can't even get to the desktop
it goes straight to W11 install all my personal files are on the hard drive i tried upgrading to W11 a year ago and Microsoft said I didn't have the hardware requirements to upgrade ol no big deal i thought and it says "the install may delete all files" 😡
My win11 Pro computer updated to 24H2 this morning and it caused Firefox and Chrome to crash on restart couldn't fix that so rolled back to 23H2
I've been thinking about the Windows 10 non-LTSC end of support. Do you think they would be so evil to intentionally deliver a final update with important issues so people feel the urge to give up and upgrade to 11?
This is absolutely crazy to make people upgrade to something that still has issues.
Yup they forced me to update and after I found that my network had disappeared: all 5 computers (even itself), 2 NASs, 2 printers, 8 IP Cameras. All gone. I did a ROLL BACK to 23H2, everything came back.
I did the registry modification in windows 11 home 3 moths ago after watching your video "Block Windows 11 Update and Stay on 23H2" so far no updates from 24h2, also noticed in this video that there are more keys. Do i have to add those to?
Alternate way to block feature updates: GRC InControl
You can use that method
Thanks for the tip. I just ran it and (hopefully) took control 🙂
This update is making me freeze at random points when playing games at random times or not even loading stuff and idk im trying my best to fix it but i cant and im wondering if its windows
It's this update. Go back to 23H2 if you can.
Followed the steps you've shown on this video, restarted my computer and saw that Windows has once again downloaded the 24h2 update, I hit on pause for 5 weeks and it tells me that I've hit the limit of pausing updates, however, this was the firs time I have paused this update. Its annoying that MS does this kind of bs.
Hey same issue here, do u know what will happened if we already paused the 24h2 file when downloading? Yesterday my pc getting the update of 24h2 then i decided to pause the update of 24h2 with 24% downloading progression, I'm afraid later when I have to resume the windows update again after 5 weeks the 24h2 file will be corrupted and broke my system 😢
Double-checked my registry in my Home version, from where I last left it, still good.
So of 3 pcs in my house 2 are on unsupported installation of 24H2 and more great with no issues. One of my laptops won't update from 23H2 since the last MS processor requirement change and happy to remain there. However will update try and install 24H2 even though I'm not compliant?
not gonna lie, i wasn’t into this whole “energy” stuff till my friend handed me Magnetic Aura-she wouldn’t shut up about it and now i see why, everyone i know who read it seems more chill and magnetic in this effortless way. it’s not a magic fix but it definitely hits different. finding a copy is a hustle tho, they don’t stick around long
What to do Windows auto downloaded it and Pending for Restart, how to revert back to 23H2?
Pause installations in the update tab for a month.
I've just found my PC want to "restart for Windows 11, version 24H2 update" but I never agreed to update!!! What can I do to stop this shit?
Quick question... I have home edition of Windows 11 23h2. I just did what you shown for that. I initially had it paused for 5 weeks before watching this video. Reason for the pause; When, I clicked on the check for updates... 24h2 started to download. I quickly paused it. LOL. Anyways, after I watched this video I did the steps of copy and pasting the three actions. And I un-paused it and no more 24h2. Does that mean I did it right? Also, once it get's close to that time when 23h2 is no longer. What's the steps to downloading 24h2 after that?
I did the same and i guess , we have to delete those registry keys to again access to updates for 24h2.
@@vortex3545 I'm thinking that as well.
Awesome thank you 🙏
big problem this update was automatically updated and applied and my laptop fans are blasting out even when in idle state normal 720p video got frame drop issue, i got i7 12 gen rtx 4050 but laptop feels bit off and slow why microsoft
last time i updated my laptop it showed that 24h2 it was a preview but i dont know what will it show this time.
Hej Brian, thanks for the video. I personally think it's not good that Microsoft is starting to force-update Windows 24H2 on computers now, and, as you say, there is quite a long support period left for Windows 11 23H2. So why can't Microsoft wait to force-update 24H2 on PCs? I don't understand that. Microsoft should only do this when a Windows 11 version is near its end of support. But, as you show and have done before, it's possible to block Windows 11 24H2 and stay on Windows 11 23H2 if users wish to do so. So, it's very nice that you can do that in the Registry Editor or in Group Policy if you have Windows 11 Pro, which I have.Take care Brian and i wish you a nice and lovely sunday.
While watching this my pc is on updating the 24H2 at 24%, right now I've paused it until 26 February, if I do this step will it be stop downloading and keep staying on 23H2? please let me know
Extremely annoying the icon is in my tray constantly. Yup I'd say they're pushing it . I like to wait until the bugs are all worked out . My system is relatively new but bugs I don't need the headache. Icon is annoying though
From my own experience, I had block the update from the beginning of the release (registries keys) but recently decide to gave it a try on one of my 6 PCs running dual boot Wndows/Linux. So far, it is all good. I check thoroughly my games too on Windows and see no difference, I update all my PCs now to it and haven't seen anything bad, may be just that the head banner of the file manager take longer to draw but no big deal.
I use Linux 95% of the time but I understand a bit MS for pushing 24H2 because otherwise WIndows 11 will be split in two sides, the first half refuse to update and the other, who did. They will have to support both. Anyway MS is squashing all the bugs of 24H2 and eventually everybody will be on it.
It started downloading on its own so I paused the update set the policy and ran some commands to clear windows update cache.
@Britec09 - Will you commit to telling us all when you do the update?
My Computer isn't booting anymore after this update.
Hay hi britec is it safe to upgrade it to 24H2 or still it's we should stay on 23H2. Coz I have already done a group policy. Please let us know when you're on the clear and ready to upgrade your pc to 24H2 so that we can upgrade our ones too.
That would have to be your choice. I am staying on 23H2 for now.
@Britec09 thank you but no problem please let us when your ready clear to upgrade coz I'm scared that after I upgrade with these issues it will corrupt my data and I can't risk losing them so I'll be waiting until someone will confirm that 24H2 is okay to install without these big issues. Please let me know until then I'll be using 23H2.
When I connect a mouse to my laptop and then disconnect it, it gives a signal sound. Since the last update, I’ve been hearing this sound repeatedly, even when I’m not connecting the mouse. This annoying sound is stressing me out. Is there any solution?
Thanks, I was just wondering how safe 24H2 was yesterday as everyone had gone quiet about it, i am not ready to knacker my P.C yet so just been to group policy so i can stay 23H2 for now.
Same, I am staying on 23H2 for a while longer
@@Britec09 I bought a new computer recently and it came with 24H2. So far no problems. So far.....
This update have a lot of problems
My games are lag
Hard disk (SSD) 100% I don't know why
Tysm. May be the metered connection a simplest solution?
You can try metered connection, no guarantee it will work
My CPU supports Windows 11, but I disabled TPM 2.0 in my BIOS and a registry hack. 22H2 is as far as I go. Hell I still use Windows 7 sometimes. On to Linux Mint.
I have a store bought home version of windows 11 that has 23h2 on it right now , my pc also has the TPM running on my amd cpu and my windows defender says i have all the securities enabled ..... so is this forced update been fixed ? Does it work right ? I keep hearing complain about all kinds of bugs like you have talked about and others . I have my update on pause and not taken it yet .
Hello Britec09. I have a laptop that has the minimum requirements for installing Windows 11 24H2. And I have a 32GB USB drive. After downloading the Windows 11 24H2 iso and when I want to make it bootable using Rufus, should I select FAT32 or NTFS? Please help me. I'm not a tech savvy person and I'm a bit confused.
When go into regedit and final windows page got two items.One say default with reg_ sz and a data value not set. Other one key added no windows update with a reg d word of 0x0000001(1).Can i safely delete that default key so only no update works as am still getting unwanted updates after five week pause.
Been on the update for a few months. Had issues easiest fix to the BSOD was to delete temp windows files using Revo. Every update after has improved performance for me. Also updated to the best working beta bios for my 7800X3D since the stable releases lack a turbo mode for my MOBO. No issues after recent windows update if anything OS is more fluid and snappier than W10. Im on a 7900XT and 64GB of RAM.
Thanks for sharing
@ no problem I have noticed problems on my work computers but its getting around the bloat W11 has. Ive been using the W11 debloat as well and that changed all the minor problems I had
"If you don't want the update..."
somehow always missing
Thumbs up who's checking their windows update setting while wathcing this video😅😅
hahaha
Please, I have a question that I would like to answer in detail - Is Windows Defender in Windows 11 enough to protect the computer in 2025? Because I am seriously considering giving up paid programs!
Bro i have Windows 11 pro 21H2 after you're methods i received error message "UPDATES PAUSED " your organization paused some updates for this device" how to solve that please reply me😢
Thanks! 23H2 for me, as well.
If they'd fix the issue with the CPU murdering 24H2, I wouldn't have so many issues with using it, but my poor 7600x goes from blasting to feeling like a potato from 10 years ago.
for my PC, they make my lug-in speaker problem and I have to update to 24h2 so it can fix it
Does this update/remove any windows tweaks? ... or reinstall deleted apps? For example: I use OpenShell to set up my taskbar to be similar to Windows 7. I'm wondering how many of my windows tweaks will have to be repeated again. Would this update be like a fresh install? (For now, I've just turned off updates except for those that are security-related)
Most likely yes, you are getting some what of a reset.
Bring back windows 10 please.
A windows 11 update was one of the causes that affected my computer to the Point that I had to send it to Asus warranty repair. My college technicians couldn't fix this and he told me I wasn't the only one with weird things going on with my windows gaming laptop.
This was a Major inconvenience because i am an animation student that works on the go at certain times and situation. So i had to use the college Macs with Wacoms at the time till i receive my laptop.
I thank the Lord that Asus fixed my laptop and the repair status report says that there were no components that needed replacement or repairs.
So they had to fix the software issue with my laptop.
The only thing I'm not sure is did Asus re apply thermal paste for me? Because I'm not that tech savvy to remove components.
I wouldn't trust myself to do it since my last computer was an €1100 pre built that i blame myself for ruining and its a long story to explain.
I'll give an update on anything said wrong or any details i didn't include for the situation.
Same here. It removed my 2 extra storage drives. Then went into an eternal loop of repairing operating system and endless BSODs. Even after a clean full reinstall it was the same mess. Luckily I had an old pen drive with Win10 install. And guess what? No issues since and my drives work again. I did like Win11 but MS took down the 23H2 ISO -_-
Thank you. I'm trying this for Windows 10 Pro (22H2) and see how that goes
Windows 10 will not get anymore feature updates as 22H2 is the last feature update windows 10 will get
@@Britec09 I didn't know that, thank you. As a side note, Windows 11 is on my laptop; I updated to 24H2, and had to reload it 2 weeks ago, as it started to degrade itself after an OEM update turned on core islolattion as default, and sent it into self destruct mode.
An please let know why the automatic timezone update always give the wrong location coz each time I on it, it changes to India and I'm living in Kenya not in India so britec do you have any solution. This problem started from the first of this month. So please give a solution.
Problems fixed by windows . Worth updating . My games like ac origins is working smooth like butter. No problem with me .
by using the terminal method, this will keep the security updates and only block the feature update?
Yes mate
Bro i am getting option of pending restart, it means 24h2 is already forcefully downloaded, if i follow your instructions will it prevent download 24h2 or will it remove,
how to delete downloaded 24h2 please help
First 10, then 11, nothing but trouble, ongoing issues, and still bugs!! What's the point. And Fixes constantly. Still!
We need a new platform. One that doesn't blackmail customers like once you hv windows, you're under their future control. Not good!!
it's Jan 18 in 2025 now. I would have thought Microsoft fixed the 24H2 update but NOPE. As soon as I attempted to install it, it blue screened and ended up undoing the changes to my system. Now my windows update is completely busted and I'm trying to get it working again. Please help.
May I recommend Linux Mint OS.
can i still install win 11 using your 1 month old video
It broke Autocad for me, not good as I need it and I'm self-employed. Roll-back didn't fix it! Thankfully I made a system image just prior so I'm up and running again. Now blocked via GP Edit.
I've change some settings on mine, forcing to stay in 23H2.
Nice
@@Britec09 Like you explained, and it's working.
I did upgrade but i have one problem with ene sys driver disambled at boot.
Not good