This article provides instructions on how to stop Windows 11 updates from running and resume the update later.
How to Stop Windows 11 Update Permanently | Disable Automatic Updates | Disable Automatic Updates
Windows 11 downloads and installs updates as they become available. This happens automatically without any prior notification, so you may not notice the update until your system performance unexpectedly slows down. Here's how to stop the update in progress.
Open the Windows Start menu.
Tap the Settings app.