This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off "Get the latest updates as soon as they are available" in Windows 11.
Starting with Windows 11 build 22621.1635, Microsoft added a new "Get the latest updates as soon as they are available" toggle under Settings > Windows Update.
When you turn it on, Microsoft will prioritize your device to get the latest non-security updates and enhancements when they are available for your device.
Some of these updates may also be available in Optional updates to manually install if not available to automatically download and install from Windows Update.
References:
Get Windows updates as soon as they're available for your device - Microsoft Support
Learn how you can get the latest available features and enhancements if you have Windows 11, version 22H2 or later.
support.microsoft.com
Delivering continuous innovation in Windows 11 - Microsoft Support
Windows 11 delivers new features as part of an annual feature update and through periodic updates using servicing technology to ensure quality and reliability.
support.microsoft.com
Windows configuration updates - Microsoft Support
support.microsoft.com
Configure Windows Update for Business
You can use Group Policy or your mobile device management (MDM) service to configure Windows Update for Business settings for your devices.
learn.microsoft.com
Contents
- Option One: Turn On or Off "Get the latest updates as soon as they are available" in Settings
- Option Two: Turn On or Off "Get the latest updates as soon as they are available" using REG file
- Option Three: Enable or Disable "Get the latest updates as soon as they are available" in Local Group Policy Editor
- Option Four: Enable or Disable "Get the latest updates as soon as they are available" using REG file
1 Open Settings (Win+I).
2 Click/tap on Windows Update on the left side. (see screenshot below)
3 Turn On or Off (default) Get the latest updates as soon as they're available for what you want.
4 You can now close Settings if you like.
You must be signed in as an administrator to use this option.
1 Do step 2 (on) or step 3 (off) below for what you would like to do.
2 Turn On "Get the latest updates as soon as they're available"
A) Click/tap on the Download button below to download the file below, and go to step 4 below.
Turn_ON_Get_latest_updates_as_soon_as_they_are_available.reg
Download
(Contents of REG file for reference)
Code:
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\WindowsUpdate\UX\Settings]
"IsContinuousInnovationOptedIn"=dword:000000013 Turn Off "Get the latest updates as soon as they're available"
This is the default setting.
A) Click/tap on the Download button below to download the file below, and go to step 4 below.
Turn_OFF_Get_latest_updates_as_soon_as_they_are_available.reg
Download
(Contents of REG file for reference)
Code:
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\WindowsUpdate\UX\Settings]
"IsContinuousInnovationOptedIn"=dword:000000004 Save the .reg file to your desktop.
5 Double click/tap on the downloaded .reg file to merge it.
6 When prompted, click/tap on Run, Yes (UAC), Yes, and OK to approve the merge.
7 You can now delete the downloaded .reg file if you like.
Enable or Disable "Get the latest updates as soon as they are available" in Local Group Policy Editor
You must be signed in as an administrator to use this option.
The Local Group Policy Editor is only available in the Windows 11 Pro, Enterprise, and Education editions.
All editions can use Option Four to configure the same policy.
1 Open the Local Group Policy Editor (gpedit.msc).
2 Navigate to the policy location below in the left pane of the Local Group Policy Editor. (see screenshot below)
Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Windows Update > Manage updates offered from Windows Update
3 In the right pane of Manage updates offered from Windows Update in the Local Group Policy Editor, double click/tap on the Enable optional updates policy to edit it. (see screenshot above)
4 Do step 5 (always enable), step 6 (disable), or step 7 (default) below for what you want.
5 Always Enable "Get the latest updates as soon as they are available"
This will override and gray out Option One and Option Two.
A) Select (dot) Enabled. (see screenshot below)
B) Under "Options", select Automatically receive optional updates (including CFRs) in the "Select how users receive optional updates" drop menu.
C) Click/tap on OK, and go to step 8.
6 Disable "Get the latest updates as soon as they are available"
This will override and gray out Option One and Option Two.
A) Select (dot) Enabled. (see screenshot below)
B) Under "Options", select Automatically receive optional updates in the "Select how users receive optional updates" drop menu.
C) Click/tap on OK, and go to step 8.
7 Default User-choice "Get the latest updates as soon as they are available"
This will allow using Option One and Option Two.
A) Select (dot) Not Configured. (see screenshot below)
B) Click/tap on OK, and go to step 8.
8 You can now close the Local Group Policy Editor if you like.
You must be signed in as an administrator to use this option.
This changes the same setting in Option Three.
1 Do step 2 (always enable), step 3 (disable), or step 4 (default) below for what you want.
2. Always Enable "Get the latest updates as soon as they are available"
This will override and gray out Option One and Option Two.
A) Click/tap on the Download button below to download the .reg file you want below, and go to step 5 below.
Automatically_receive_optional_updates_including_CFRs-Enable_Get_latest_updates.reg
Download
(Contents of REG file for reference)
Code:
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate]
"AllowOptionalContent"=dword:00000001
"SetAllowOptionalContent"=dword:00000001 3. Disable "Get the latest updates as soon as they are available"
This will override and gray out Option One and Option Two.
A) Click/tap on the Download button below to download the .reg file you want below, and go to step 5 below.
Automatically_receive_optional_updates-Disable_Get_latest_updates.reg
Download
(Contents of REG file for reference)
Code:
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate]
"AllowOptionalContent"=dword:00000002
"SetAllowOptionalContent"=dword:00000001 4. Default User-choice "Get the latest updates as soon as they are available"
This will allow using Option One and Option Two.
A) Click/tap on the Download button below to download the .reg file you want below, and go to step 5 below.
Default_user-choice_Get_the_latest_updates_as_soon_as_they_are_available.reg
Download
(Contents of REG file for reference)
Code:
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate]
"SetAllowOptionalContent"=-
"AllowOptionalContent"=-5 Save the .reg file to your desktop.
6 Double click/tap on the downloaded .reg file to merge it.
7 When prompted, click/tap on Run, Yes (UAC), Yes, and OK to approve the merge.
8 You can now delete the downloaded .reg file(s) if you like.
That's it,
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