Windows 11 [upd] | Windows Update Registry Settings

| Value Name | Type | Data | Effect | |------------|------|------|--------| | ExcludeWUDriversInQualityUpdate | DWORD | 1 | Do not include drivers in updates |

| Value Name | Type | Data Example | Description | |------------|------|--------------|-------------| | TargetReleaseVersion | DWORD | 1 | Enable targeting | | TargetReleaseVersionInfo | String | 23H2 | Lock to this feature update | ✅ Very useful for compatibility testing. Path: HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\WindowsUpdate\Auto Update windows update registry settings windows 11

net stop wuauserv net stop bits net stop cryptsvc ren %systemroot%\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old ren %systemroot%\System32\catroot2 catroot2.old net start wuauserv net start bits net start cryptsvc No direct registry keys are modified here, but this process resets internal update state. Stop Windows 11 from automatically installing manufacturer drivers. | Value Name | Type | Data |

HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate\AU windows update registry settings windows 11