How to Turn Off Delivery Optimization in Windows 11
4In this video I'll show you how to turn off the delivery optimization feature on your Windows 11 computer.
Timestamps:
Introduction: 0:00
Steps to Turn Off Delivery Optimization in Windows 11: 0:45
Conclusion: 1:40
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Video Transcript:
The delivery optimization feature in Windows 11 speeds up the process of downloading Windows updates by letting computers connected to the same network share update files directly from their machine rather than having to download them from Microsoft. While that part of the feature is great, the downside is that delivery optimization is enabled by default, and it does expose you to the risk of picking up a virus from someone else's computer. Thankfully, if you either don't trust the feature, or if you just don't like the idea of it, you can disable it quickly.
Now let's walk through the steps to turn off delivery optimization in Windows 11.
Step 1. Navigate to your Windows 11 home screen, and then press the "Windows" and "I" keys at the same time. The Windows Settings screen will be displayed.
Step 2. Click "Windows Update" in the menu on the left side of the screen. Windows Update options are shown on the right side of the screen.
Step 3. Click "Advanced Options." The advanced options associated with Windows Update are displayed.
Step 4. Find the Additional Options section, and then click "Delivery Optimization." The Delivery Optimization screen is shown.
Step 5. Find the Allow Downloads from Other PCs section, and then click to toggle that option off. Going forward, delivery optimization will be turned off on your Windows 11 computer.