Disable Windows Anytime Upgrade

By default Windows Anytime Upgrade is available for all administrators.

If you enable this policy setting, Windows Anytime Upgrade will not run.

If you disable this policy setting or set it to Not Configured, Windows Anytime Upgrade will run.

Disable Windows Anytime Upgrade

1. Type gpedit.msc in the Start menu’s search box and then press Enter.

   Note: This guide shows you how to make changes to Windows 7 using Group Policy. Group Policy is not available in Home versions of Windows 7.

2. Navigate to User Configuration, Administrative Templates, Windows Components, and then select Windows Anytime Upgrade in the left column of the Group Policy editor.

   

3. Double-click Prevent Windows Anytime Upgrade from running in the Settings section of the Group Policy editor.
4. Select Enable and then click OK to save the changes.

   

Still need help? Ask Your Computer Question Now.

Explore other guides about: Guides • Personalization • Group Policy.

Related Guides:

• Disable Toolbar Upgrade Tool in Internet Explorer
• Disable Windows Messenger
• Disable the Fix Settings Feature in Internet Explorer
• Disable Windows Presentation Settings
• Disable Windows SideShow

2 Responses to “Disable Windows Anytime Upgrade”

Subscribe to this guide's comments RSS feed.

1. Aakash says:

   October 9, 2009 at 9:18 pm

   Will this remove the offers/links in the OS to upgrade to use Anytime Upgrade too? For example, there is a link on the lower left corner in the Windows Update window. There is also a link in the System window.

   Reply
2. Nick Smith says:

   March 13, 2010 at 2:00 am

   No, it will not remove links.
   You have to edit resources files for that. Most likely MUI files.

   Reply