How to Stop Windows 11 Upgrade Notifications on Windows 10

Microsoft Is Pushing Windows 11 Notifications to Windows 10 Users—and It’s Getting Old

If you’re still on Windows 10, you’ve probably noticed those sneaky pop-ups nudging you to upgrade to Windows 11. At first it was a small banner in Windows Update. Now it feels like every time you check for patches, you get another reminder: “Windows 11 is ready for your PC.”

Why Microsoft Won’t Let Windows 10 Rest

Microsoft officially supports Windows 10 until October 2025, so there’s no technical rush to upgrade. Yet the frequent notifications suggest a marketing push:

• New icon in the taskbar: A blue Windows 11 logo appears to catch your eye.
• Forced Windows Update banner: The update page now highlights Windows 11 front and center.
• Lock screen reminders: Occasionally you’ll see prompts right before signing in.

All of these widgets point to the same upgrade assistant app that downloads a small installer.

What’s Annoying About It

1. Distraction: You open Windows Update to check security patches—not to be sold on a new OS.
2. Bandwidth use: The installer download can chew through data on limited connections.
3. False urgency: You can finish your work on Windows 10 without losing support for months.

How to Silence the Upgrade Push

If you prefer to stick with Windows 10 until you’re ready, you have a few options:

• Hide the update: In Windows Update, click “View optional updates” and uncheck the Windows 11 installer.
• Group Policy: For Pro and Enterprise, use Computer Configuration → Administrative Templates → Windows Components → Windows Update to disable “Upgrade to the latest version of Windows.”
• Registry tweak: Under HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\WindowsUpdate\UX\Settings, set HideUUPUpgrade to 1.

Should You Upgrade?

Windows 11 brings a redesigned interface, Snap Layouts, and better touch support—but it also has stricter hardware requirements. If your PC meets the specs and you want the new features, go for it. Otherwise, hanging onto Windows 10 until its end of life in late 2025 is a perfectly valid choice.

Bottom Line

Microsoft’s upgrade reminders are getting more persistent, but you’re not forced to take the bait. With a few clicks—or a quick policy tweak—you can quiet the Windows 11 push and keep working on Windows 10 at your own pace.