Microsoft introduced Delivery Optimization on Windows, which helps your PC download updates faster. The latest operating system from Microsoft, Windows 11, also uses the same feature to speed up the update process.
What is Delivery Optimization in Windows 11?
Windows Update Delivery Optimization (WUDO) is a necessary process that allows your Windows 11 PC to receive updates from Microsoft’s servers and other sources. It can scan other PCs on your local network or PCs on the Internet that download duplicate files and receive updates from them.
Similarly, your Windows 11 PC can send updates to other PCs on your local network or the Internet if you have allowed it. While this feature is helpful, you may like to disable it if you have limited internet access. The delivery optimization can update PCs on your network without your permission, which might increase your data usage.
So, suppose you don’t want your Windows 11 PC to update PCs on your local network and other PCs on the internet. In that case, it’s an excellent choice to disable the Delivery optimization feature.
Below, we have shared a step-by-step guide on disabling the Delivery optimization on Windows 11 computers. Let’s check out.
1. Disable Delivery Optimization on Windows 11
To disable Delivery optimization on Windows 11, follow the simple steps we have shared below. Here’s how you can disable Delivery optimization on Windows 11.
1. First, click the Windows 11 Start button and select Settings.
2. On the Settings page, click the Windows Update button on the left pane.
3. On the right pane, click the Advanced options, as shown in the screenshot below.
4. Under the Advanced options, scroll down and click on Delivery Optimization.
5. On the next screen, turn off the toggle for Allow downloads from other PCs
From now on, your Windows 11 PC will not send parts of previously downloaded Windows updates and apps to devices on your local network or the Internet.
2. Disable Delivery Optimization from Windows Services
You can turn off delivery optimization from the Windows Services manager as well. Here’s what you need to do.
1. Type in Services on the Windows 11 Search. Next, open the Services app from the list of best match results.
2. When the Services app opens, find the Delivery Optimization. Next, double-click on the service to open its Properties.
3. On the Delivery Optimization Properties, click on the drop-down next to Startup type and select Disable.
4. Once done, click Apply and then OK.
3. Disable Windows Update Delivery Optimization via Registry
This method uses the Registry Editor to disable the Windows Update Delivery optimization. Follow the simple steps we have shared below.
1. Click on the Windows 11 search and type Registry. Next, open the Registry Editor from the list.
2. Now, on the Registry Editor, navigate to the following path:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\DoSvc
3. On the right pane, find and double click on the Start REG_DWORD key.
4. Next, on the Value data field, enter 4 and click the OK button.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! It’s safe to delete the Delivery optimization files from your system. Deleting these files won’t affect your PC’s performance because they only help users with system updates.
Yes! It’s completely safe to disable the delivery optimization feature. By doing so, you can reduce your data usage.
Deleting the delivery optimization files will not affect your PC’s speed, but it will free up some storage space, leading to better performance. The boost in speed will be minimal.
These are the best ways to turn off update delivery optimization on Windows 11. If you have limited internet bandwidth and want to rule out security issues, turn off the Delivery Optimization on Windows 11. If you have any doubts, let us know in the comments.
