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Turn Off App Auto-Updates

SOTI MobiControl
Windows

Automatic updates for Microsoft Store apps ensure that devices stay up-to-date with the latest features and security patches. However, this process can consume significant data bandwidth and impact battery life, especially for users with limited data plans or those who prefer manual control over updates. The Turn Off App Auto-Updates script allows IT administrators to remotely disable the automatic update feature for Microsoft Store apps on Windows devices. By using this script, administrators can help optimize network resources, save battery, and give users more control over when and which apps to update.

Important:
  • It is recommended to test the script on a local/ test machine for its purpose and effects. 
  • SOTI MobiControl will not be responsible for any damage/loss to the data/setup based on the behavior of the script.

Disable automatic updates of Microsoft Store Apps

1 $Name = “AutoDownload”
2 $Value = 2
3 $Path = “HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsStore”
4 If ((Test-Path $Path) -eq $false){
5 New-Item -Path $Path -ItemType Directory
6 }
7 If (-!(Get-ItemProperty -Path $Path -Name $name -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue)){
8 New-ItemProperty -Path $Path -Name $Name -PropertyType DWord -Value $Value
9 }
10 else{
11 Set-ItemProperty -Path $Path -Name $Name -Value $Value
12 }

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