How to disable nags to update to W11 on a PC running W10 home

To disable the notifications for upgrading to Windows 11 on a PC running Windows 10 Home, you can try the following steps:

1. Group Policy Editor: While Windows 10 Home does not include the Group Policy Editor by default, you might be able to access similar settings through the Registry Editor. However, be cautious when modifying the registry.
2. Registry Modification: If you want to try disabling the notifications through the registry, you can create the necessary keys manually:
   • Open the Registry Editor by typing regedit in the Run dialog (Win + R).
   • Navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate.
   • If the WindowsUpdate key does not exist, you can create it. Right-click on Windows, select New > Key, and name it WindowsUpdate.
   • In the WindowsUpdate key, create a new DWORD (32-bit) value named DisableOSUpgrade and set its value to 1.
3. Task Scheduler: You mentioned Task Scheduler, and while you may not see specific tasks related to EOS notifications, you can check for any scheduled tasks that might be related to Windows Update and disable them if necessary. Look under Task Scheduler Library > Microsoft > Windows > Setup.
4. Windows Update Settings: Additionally, you can check your Windows Update settings to ensure that automatic updates are configured according to your preferences. However, this may not completely eliminate the notifications.
5. Third-party Tools: Some users opt for third-party tools that can help manage Windows Update notifications, but use these with caution as they can sometimes lead to unintended consequences.

Please note that modifying system settings can have unintended effects, so proceed with caution and consider backing up your system before making changes.

If you do not enroll for the free ESU, then those Windows 11 nags will continue to appear, the previous registry edits no longer work to stop those nags.

If your PC(s) are indicated as not compatible with Windows 11, have you enrolled your PC(s) in the free Extended Security Updates (ESU) that Microsoft are now providing for PC's that cannot upgrade to Windows 11 to ensure you get the security updates up to October 2026, that should stop any nags about Windows 11.