✅ Method 1 — Pause Updates (Temporary Only) Good if you just want to delay. Steps Go to Start → Settings → Windows Update Click Pause updates Choose how long to pause ➡ This only delays updates. After the pause period, updates resume automatically. ( Microsoft Support ) ✅ Method 2 — Block Windows 11 Using Group Policy (Best for Pro / Enterprise) This is the most recommended permanent method . Steps Press Win + R Type gpedit.msc Go to: Computer Configuration → Administrative Templates → Windows Components → Windows Update → Windows Update for Business Open Select the target Feature Update version Set to Enabled Enter your Windows 10 version (ex: 21H2 , 22H2 ) ➡ This forces your PC to stay on Windows 10 and not upgrade to Windows 11. ( Software Hubs ) ✅ Method 3 — Registry Method (Works for Windows 10 Home) If you don’t have Group Policy: Path HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate Create: DWORD → TargetReleaseVersion = 1 String → TargetReleaseVersionI...
Here are several alternative ways to block web browsers in Windows (Chrome, Edge, Firefox, etc.) without using the firewall method you mentioned earlier . Choose the method that best fits your need. 1 . Block Browser Using AppLocker (Windows Pro/Enterprise) Blocks the browser application from opening completely. Steps: Press Win + R , type: secpol.msc Go to: Application Control Policies → AppLocker → Executable Rules Right-click → Create New Rule Select: Deny User = Standard user (not Admin) Choose Path : Chrome: C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe Edge: C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\Edge\Application\msedge.exe Firefox: C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe Apply. Result: User cannot open the browser. Admin still can. 2 . Block Browser Using Software Restriction Policy For Windows Pro. Steps: Press Win + R , type: gpedit.msc Navigate to: Computer Configuration → Windows Settings → Security Settings → Soft...