Not allow sideloaded apps to auto-update in the background

Policy ID

DisableBackgroundAutoUpdates

Scope

Computer Configuration

Supported on

At least Windows Server 2016, Windows 10 Version 2106

Source

Administrative Templates (.admx) for Windows 11 2026 Update (26H2) (version 1.0)

Category

Windows Components › App Package Deployment

Description

Registry

Other policies in the same category

• Archive infrequently used apps
• Disable installing Windows apps on non-system volumes
• Enable Allowed Zones for MSIX Packages
• Enable Microsoft SmartScreen checks for MSIX Packages
• Not allow per-user unsigned packages to install by default (requires explicitly allow per install)
• Not allow sideloaded apps to auto-update in the background on a metered network
• Prevent non-admin users from installing packaged Windows apps
• Prevent users' app data from being stored on non-system volumes
• Remove Default Microsoft Store packages from the system.
• Set authorized domains for HTTPS authentication in MSIX streaming install

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