To disable the "Check for updates" option for users in your organization using Group Policy, you need to configure a specific policy setting.
Steps:
- Open Group Policy Editor: Open the Group Policy Management Console (GPMC) by pressing Windows key + R, typing gpedit.msc, and pressing Enter.
- Navigate to the Policy: Locate the following path in the left pane:
- Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Windows Update
- Find the Setting: In the right pane, double-click the policy called "Remove access to use the 'Check for Updates' button".
- Enable and Configure: Select Enabled to disable the "Check for updates" button for users.
- Apply and Exit: Click Apply and then OK to save the changes.
After implementing this Group Policy, users will no longer be able to manually check for updates using the Windows Update settings.
Note: The "Check for updates" option is still available for administrators, allowing them to manage updates independently.
