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To disable automatic updates in Windows 11, you can follow these steps. I'll provide you with a general guide and then explain how you can find or create a video tutorial if you need one.

# # # Method 1: Disabling Updates via Services

1. **Open the Run Dialog:**
- Press `Win + R` on your keyboard to open the Run dialog box.

2. **Open Services:**
- Type `services.msc` and press Enter. This will open the Services window.

3. **Find Windows Update:**
- Scroll down to find `Windows Update` in the list of services.

4. **Disable Windows Update:**
- Right-click on `Windows Update` and select `Properties`.
- In the properties window, set the `Startup type` to `Disabled`.
- Click `Stop` to stop the service immediately if it's running.
- Click `Apply`, then `OK` to save the changes.

5. **Restart Your Computer:**
- Restart your PC for the changes to take effect.

# # # Method 2: Pause Updates via Settings

1. **Open Windows Settings:**
- Press `Win + I` to open the Settings app.

2. **Navigate to Windows Update:**
- Go to `Update & Security` > `Windows Update`.

3. **Pause Updates:**
- Click on `Pause updates for 7 days`. You can click multiple times to extend the pause period.