Windows10 downloaded Windows 11 without my permission and is threatening to install on next restart

[Michelle Pecoraro]

I bought a new PC a few weeks ago, and I specifically searched for a computer with Windows 10 as the OS. I have no interest in 11, and have denied installation every time I have been prompted. Very much to my chagrin, Windows update decided to start downloading 11 yesterday. I was somehow able to stall it, then followed a guide on how to change Regedit to keep on my current windows version. However, I turned on my PC this evening and 11 has fully downloaded and says it will install next time I restart. Every post/guide I can find about stopping/uninstalling says there is an option under rec

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