How to get around forced app updates in the Microsoft Store

The article discusses the changes Microsoft has made to automatic app updates in the Microsoft Store. Previously, users could permanently disable automatic app updates, but now Microsoft has made it so that users can only pause updates for a maximum of five weeks. Even those who had previously disabled automatic updates will now be forced to switch to a pause. The article explains that manual app updates can be useful for users who want more control over their installed apps and ensure compatibility with other programs. It also mentions that Microsoft often makes changes to app features, and staying on an older app version can help in these situations. To get around the forced app updates, the article suggests adjusting a group policy in Windows. By navigating to the "Turn off Automatic Download and Install of updates" policy and setting it to "Disabled," users can prevent their apps from automatically updating. However, the article notes that this workaround may not be possible through the Windows registry anymore.