How to Enable or Disable Windows Update Delivery Optimization in Windows 11

This simple guide will help you turn on or off a feature called Delivery Optimization in Windows 11. Delivery Optimization helps your PC get Windows updates and apps faster by sharing parts of downloads with other PCs.

What is Delivery Optimization?

Windows Update Delivery Optimization lets your PC download updates and apps not only from Microsoft but also from other PCs on your local network or even on the internet. This can make updates faster and save internet data, especially if you have multiple devices.

Here’s how it works:

• Your PC looks for other devices that already have parts of the update or app you need.
• It downloads small pieces from those devices and from Microsoft at the same time.
• This helps the download finish quicker and uses less internet data.

Important: Delivery Optimization only shares Windows updates and apps. It does NOT share any of your personal files or information.

Turn On or Off Delivery Optimization in Settings

1. Press Win + I on your keyboard to open Settings Settings.
2. On the left, click Windows Update. Then on the right, click Advanced options.
3. Scroll down and click Delivery Optimization.

To turn on Delivery Optimization:

1. Switch on Allow downloads from other PCs.
2. Choose either:
   • Devices on my local network (recommended for home networks)
   • Devices on the internet and my local network (allows sharing over the internet too)

To turn off Delivery Optimization:

1. Switch off Allow downloads from other PCs.

You can now close Settings.

Enable or Disable Delivery Optimization Using Local Group Policy Editor

Note: This option is for Windows 11 Pro, Enterprise, and Education editions only.

1. **ADMIN REQUIRED** Press Win + R, type gpedit.msc, and press Enter to open the Local Group Policy Editor.
2. In the left pane, go to: Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Delivery Optimization
3. On the right, double-click Download Mode.
4. Choose one of these options:
   • Enable and select LAN (1) to allow downloads only from devices on your local network.
   • Enable and select Internet (3) to allow downloads from devices on your local network and the internet.
   • Enable and select HTTP only (0) to turn off Delivery Optimization (downloads only from Microsoft).
   • Not Configured to let users decide in Settings.
5. Click OK to save your choice.
6. Close the Local Group Policy Editor.

Summary

• Faster updates: Downloads parts from other PCs to speed up updates.
• Data saving: Shares download data between PCs, saving internet bandwidth.
• Safe and private: Only shares Windows updates and apps, not personal files.
• Easy control: You can turn Delivery Optimization on or off anytime.

By managing Delivery Optimization, you can make Windows updates quicker and use your internet more efficiently.

Learn More

• Windows Update Delivery Optimization and Privacy – Microsoft Support
• Delivery Optimization in Windows – Microsoft Support
• What is Delivery Optimization? – Microsoft Docs