How to disable Windows 11 app updates from Microsoft Store

• On Windows 11, you can disable Microsoft Store app updates by turning off the “App updates” toggle in the Store’s settings.
• However, updates can only be paused for up to five weeks, after which they resume automatically.
• You can re-enable updates anytime from the same settings or install updates manually.

UPDATED 8/19/2025: On Windows 11, apps you download from the Microsoft Store will periodically update automatically. However, it’s possible to disable automatic updates if you want to prevent certain apps from upgrading to a new version or you need to minimize data usage.

Whatever the reason, on Windows 11, the Microsoft Store app includes an option to disable updates for apps. However, you can no longer stop updates permanently. A recent update to the Microsoft Store changes the behavior, and now, you can only pause app updates for up to five weeks.

In this guide, you will learn the steps to temporarily disable updates for apps you acquired from the Microsoft Store.

• Disable Microsoft Store updates for apps on Windows 11
• Enable Microsoft Store updates for apps on Windows 11

Disable Microsoft Store updates for apps on Windows 11

To stop updates for apps on Windows 11, follow these steps:

1. Open the Microsoft Store.

2. Click the Profile menu on the top-right corner and select the App settings option.

   

3. Turn off the App updates toggle switch.

   

4. Choose the pause duration for app updates from 1 through 5 weeks. (You can no longer disable this feature permanently.)

   

5. Click the Confirm button.

Once you complete the steps, Microsoft Store apps will no longer receive updates on Windows 11.

Although updates won’t work automatically, you can download updates manually from the “Downloads” section.

The option will only prevent apps you acquired from the Microsoft Store. Other apps like Chrome, Firefox, and other standalone apps you installed independently from the Store will continue to receive updates normally.

Enable Microsoft Store updates for apps on Windows 11

To enable Microsoft Store to push updates for apps, follow these steps:

1. Open the Microsoft Store.

2. Click the Profile menu on the top-right corner and select the App settings option.

   

3. Turn on the App updates toggle switch.

   

4. (Optional) Click on Downloads from the bottom left corner.

5. Click the “Check for updates” button.

   

After you complete the steps, apps will receive updates from the Microsoft Store.

Update August 19, 2025: This guide has been updated to ensure accuracy and reflect changes to the process.