This policy setting also prevents Device Manager from automatically installing driver updates from the Windows Update website. Windows automatic updating is also disabled you will neither be notified about nor will you receive critical updates from Windows Update. This includes blocking access to the Windows Update website at, from the Windows Update hyperlink on the Start menu, and also on the Tools menu in Internet Explorer. If you enable this policy setting, all Windows Update features are removed. This policy setting allows you to remove access to Windows Update. Turn off access to all Windows Update features