Disabling Automatic Updates on Windows 11 Pro

Windows 11 Pro users can disable automatic Windows updates using the following steps:

• Run "gpedit.msc"
• Go to "Computer Configuration" → "Administrative Templates" → "Windows Components" → "Windows Update" → "Manage end user experience"
• Select "Configure Automatic Updates"
• Select "enabled"
• Select "3 = Auto download and notify for install"
• Uncheck "Install during automatic maintenance"

As administrator via the command-line, run "gpupdate /force" to force changes to be effective.

I believe that "Home" versions may not have the ability to manipulate policies, so you just have to live with Microsoft forcing these surprise updates.