Turn off windows update pop up window

Question

Hello, I would like to ask how and if it is possible to turn off these windows notifications for update in WIndows 10. I am trying to find a solution in registers as I have a lot of PCs that I need to turn it off for.

Answer 1

Hi Jakub Mušák,

I get how annoying those update pop-ups can be, especially when you’ve got a bunch of machines to deal with.

For an easier life, you can push the settings through the Registry or Group Policy — super quick and saves you a ton of time!

To configure via Group Policy, press Windows + R, type gpedit.msc, and press Enter.1. Navigate to: Computer Configuration → Administrative Templates → Windows Components → Windows Update → Manage end user experience.

1. Find and double-click Display options for update notifications.
2. Set it to Disabled.

If you prefer to configure via the Registry, follow these steps:

Warning: Be careful when editing the Registry. Always back it up first!

1. Press Windows + R, type regedit, and press Enter.
2. Navigate to: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate
3. If the WindowsUpdate key doesn’t exist, create it.
4. Then right-click → New → DWORD (32-bit) Value → Name it SetUpdateNotificationLevel.
5. Set its value to 0.
6. Always restart your system after making any changes.

You can also create another DWORD:

1. Name: UpdateNotificationLevel
2. Value: 1 (Minimal notifications)

Feel free to let me know if it works for you or if you have any questions!