Microsoft no longer allows you to disable automatic app updates permanently. This means that whenever an update is available for a Microsoft Store app installed on your computer, it will be downloaded ...

Windows Update can be a pain. Rebooting for updates is one thing — but a forced reboot for updates that shut down your running applications when you’re trying to get work done? Now, that’s obnoxious.

Disable Startup Apps in Windows Settings In Windows 10 or 11, go to Settings > Apps > Startup to view a list of all apps that can start up automatically and determine which ones should be disabled.

One of the most unpleasant things about using a Windows PC can be the annoyance you feel if an update is quietly downloaded and begins installing when you are not expecting it. Thankfully, though ...