Until now, it was always possible to disable automatic app updates in the Microsoft Store permanently and without exception.

News Windows Update to Manage Third-Party App Updates Automatically Solomon Thompson 2 weeks ago Last Updated: May 28, 2025 0 579 ...

Starting in September, Microsoft will automatically install updates during the Windows 11 setup process. The company says the change ensures new PCs launch with the latest ...

Normally, automatic software updates are a good thing. They keep you running the latest versions of software, including ...

Microsoft recently changed how its app store settings handle updates. Screenshots shared by Deskmodder.de show that app ...

Stop automatic Microsoft Store app updates with easy workarounds that put you in charge of your apps' update schedule.

While package managers on Linux, Mac, and smartphones update all apps automatically, you had to update your software manually on a Windows PC for a long time. Now it finally works automatically.

App updates for programs you’ve downloaded from the Microsoft Store should also be handled automatically by Windows, so new versions of programs will get downloaded in the background and updated ...

Microsoft is changing how app updates work inside the Microsoft Store on Windows 10 and 11. The latest update removes the option to pause updates indefinitely, forcing automatic updates to resume ...

How Windows 8 botched the dream When Microsoft put together Windows 8, it created the Windows Store. It was meant to be an app-store-style experience for installing and updating software on Windows.

To prevent apps from automatically starting up in Windows, press Ctrl+Shift+Esc to open the Task Manager. Then, go to the Startup apps section and choose the app you want to disable.