Please help: Version 24H2 is being forced on me imminently. Is it still possible to avoid this?


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classic35mm

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I'm running Windows 11 Enterprise 23H2, build 22631.4751; I have admin privileges.

Today, Windows 11 issued a windowsupdate_icon.webp notification on my computer, and Windows Update tells me that 24H2 will be installed on restart:

windowsupdate.webp

Is it too late for me to avoid 24H2? I can't find it at the moment, but I remember seeing a tutorial -- probably by Brink -- explaining how to delay, by modifying the registry, upgrades to 24H2 until the last possible moment.

Do you think I can still give the tutorial a try (assuming I can find it again)? Or is that foolish?

I am physically disabled and rely on maximum mouse/cursor speed to operate my computer, along with some special and quite old third-party software (namely, the on-screen keyboard WiViK, which as far as I know hasn't been updated since 2010). I really don't want to install 24H2 unless I absolutely have to, because I've heard reports of many issues with it still unresolved by Microsoft.
 
Windows Build/Version
23H2, build 22631.4751

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 23H2 22631.3527
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo ThinkStation P3
you can try this, but no promises:

PowerShell as Admin:
Code: 
net stop WuAuServ

Delete:
"C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution"

PowerShell as Admin:
Code: 
net start WuAuServ

Restart PC
 
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My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 7 SP 16 (or Windows 11 SP 2 or Sun Valley 2)
    Computer type
    Laptop
    CPU
    Intel & AMD
    Memory
    SO-DIMM SK Hynix 15.8 GB Dual-Channel DDR4-2666 (2 x 8 GB) 1329MHz (19-19-19-43)
    Graphics Card(s)
    nVidia RTX 2060 6GB Mobile GPU (TU106M)
    Sound Card
    Onbord Realtek ALC1220
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    1x Samsung PM981 NVMe PCIe M.2 512GB / 1x Seagate Expansion ST1000LM035 1TB
neves said:
Here: Specify Target Feature Update Version in Windows 11
Click to expand...
that works to block it but OP's pc has already installed it and is pending restart to apply update. hopefully deleting that data will save him some work lol. but once its not pending restart to install, OP can block it with your reg mod linked article, or with powershell, or with wumgr portable. thats what i've been doing. blocking on all pcs and installing 24h2 one by one as it takes an hour or so to set them all back up with customizations post 24h2 install. MicroCrap made this upgrade a real pita
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro
Make an image with macrium or any other backup software before you restart. Then you can go back to what you have now and stop the update in settings.
 

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System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 24H2 26100.2161
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    PC/Desktop
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    Dell xps8910
    CPU
    Intel core I7 6700
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    OWPMFG Z170 Skylake
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    32gbytes DDR4 1066mhz dual
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    nvidia GT730
    Sound Card
    Nvidia GK 208
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    Dell del40e8
    Screen Resolution
    1920X1080
    Hard Drives
    Intel M.2 512G NVME / Samsung SSD 850 250G / Toshiba 1TB / WD 1TB
    PSU
    450W
    Case
    Mid
    Cooling
    Standard
    Keyboard
    Wired Perixx
    Mouse
    Logitech wireless MX Master
    Internet Speed
    25 Mbits/s-Viasat
    Browser
    Firefox and Edge
    Antivirus
    Windows defender
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    Windows 11 Pro 22H2 22621.2428
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    Laptop
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    Asus BR1100CKA
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    Intel Celeron N4500 @ 1.10 GHz
    Motherboard
    Asustek
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    4.00 GB
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    On board
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    On board
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    standard
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    1366x768
    Hard Drives
    Crucial 500Gb NVME M.2 SSD / 58GB Factory SSD
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    Laptop
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    Heatsink
    Mouse
    Touchpad
    Keyboard
    Builtin
    Internet Speed
    25mbs/Viasat
    Browser
    Edge/Firefox
    Antivirus
    Windows
Haven't have any issues with Home and Pro version but the Enterprise and maybe Education are controlled differently.
 

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System One System Two

  • OS
    Win11 Pro RTM
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Vostro 3400
    CPU
    Intel Core i5 11th Gen. 2.40GHz
    Memory
    12GB
    Hard Drives
    256GB SSD NVMe M.2
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro RTM x64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Vostro 5890
    CPU
    Intel Core i5 10th Gen. 2.90GHz
    Memory
    16GB
    Graphics card(s)
    Onboard, no VGA, using a DisplayPort-to-VGA adapter
    Monitor(s) Displays
    24" Dell
    Hard Drives
    512GB SSD NVMe, 4TB Seagate HDD
    Browser
    Firefox, Edge
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender/Microsoft Security
The message you have says 24H2 has already been installed and the restart is pending so that it can be completed.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Home 24H2 RP
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Self-build
    CPU
    Intel I3-10100
    Motherboard
    MSI H410M-PRO
    Memory
    16 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Nvidia GT 1030
    Sound Card
    Motherboard default
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Philips 27 inch
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    Samsung EVO 970 NVMe SSD 256 Gb
    Samsung QVO 870 SATA SSD 2 Tb
    PSU
    ATX 450W
    Keyboard
    Logitech
    Mouse
    Logitech Wireless
    Internet Speed
    930 Mb down / 120 Mb up
    Browser
    Edge
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
    Other Info
    Microsoft Office 2021 Plus
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Home
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Self-build
    CPU
    Intel i3-8100
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte Z370 D3
    Memory
    16 Gb
    Graphics card(s)
    Nvidia GT 720
    Sound Card
    Motherboard default
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Philips 27-inch
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 960 NVMe SSD 256 Gb
    Seagate 2 Tb HDD
    PSU
    ATX 450W
    Mouse
    Logitech Wireless
    Keyboard
    Microsoft
    Internet Speed
    930 Mb down / 120 Mb up
    Browser
    Edge
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
classic35mm said:
Is it too late for me to avoid 24H2?
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Let it install, then revert back.

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  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 23H2 Build 22631.4249
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    PC/Desktop
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    Sin-built
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4770K CPU @ 3.50GHz (4th Gen?)
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus VI Formula
    Memory
    32.0 GB of I forget and the box is in storage.
    Graphics Card(s)
    Gigabyte nVidia GeForce GTX 1660 Super OC 6GB
    Sound Card
    Onboard
    Monitor(s) Displays
    4 x LG 23MP75 - 2 x 24MK430H-B - 1 x Wacom Pro 22" Tablet
    Screen Resolution
    All over the place
    Hard Drives
    Too many to list.
    OS on Samsung 1TB 870 QVO SATA
    PSU
    Silverstone 1500
    Case
    NZXT Phantom 820 Full-Tower Case
    Cooling
    Noctua NH-D15 Elite Class Dual Tower CPU Cooler / 6 x EziDIY 120mm / 2 x Corsair 140mm somethings / 1 x 140mm Thermaltake something / 2 x 200mm Corsair.
    Keyboard
    Corsair K95 / Logitech diNovo Edge Wireless
    Mouse
    Logitech G402 / G502 / Mx Masters / MX Air Cordless
    Internet Speed
    100/40Mbps
    Browser
    All sorts
    Antivirus
    Kaspersky Premium
    Other Info
    I’m on a horse.
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro 23H2 Build: 22631.4249
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    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    LENOVO Yoga 7i EVO OLED 14" Touchscreen i5 12 Core 16GB/512GB
    CPU
    Intel Core 12th Gen i5-1240P Processor (1.7 - 4.4GHz)
    Memory
    16GB LPDDR5 RAM
    Graphics card(s)
    Intel Iris Xe Graphics Processor
    Sound Card
    Optimized with Dolby Atmos®
    Screen Resolution
    QHD 2880 x 1800 OLED
    Hard Drives
    M.2 512GB
    Other Info
    …still on a horse.
dacrone said:
that works to block it but OP's pc has already installed it and is pending restart to apply update. hopefully deleting that data will save him some work lol. but once its not pending restart to install, OP can block it with your reg mod linked article, or with powershell, or with wumgr portable. thats what i've been doing. blocking on all pcs and installing 24h2 one by one as it takes an hour or so to set them all back up with customizations post 24h2 install. MicroCrap made this upgrade a real pita
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I know, but was already clear - that only an update rollback could solve his issue at this point. And he can apply that after - so it won't happen again.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 7 SP 16 (or Windows 11 SP 2 or Sun Valley 2)
    Computer type
    Laptop
    CPU
    Intel & AMD
    Memory
    SO-DIMM SK Hynix 15.8 GB Dual-Channel DDR4-2666 (2 x 8 GB) 1329MHz (19-19-19-43)
    Graphics Card(s)
    nVidia RTX 2060 6GB Mobile GPU (TU106M)
    Sound Card
    Onbord Realtek ALC1220
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    1x Samsung PM981 NVMe PCIe M.2 512GB / 1x Seagate Expansion ST1000LM035 1TB
I was in the exact same position a week or so ago, albeit on Home edition rather than Enterprise. I was able to prevent the installation by simply pausing the updates for x number of weeks (second option under 'More options' in your screenshot)
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    Intel I5 13600k
    Motherboard
    MSI MAG Z790 Tomahawk Wifi DDR5
    Memory
    Corsair Vengeance DDR5 5600 32GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Asus TUF Gaming Nvidia Geforce RTX 3070ti
    Hard Drives
    WD_Black SN770 NVMe 1TB
    PSU
    Corsair RM850X Shift
    Case
    NZXT H7 Flow
    Cooling
    CPU Cooler - DeepCool LT520 240mm AIO
If you visit Sordum website there is a wonderful Windows Update blocker tool but it blocks all Windows OS updates with the exception of Windows Defender virus definitions. If you are comfortable installing Windows updates manually then this the tool to use
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDA 1650 Ti
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Lenovo C32q-20
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