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

What is Delivery Optimization?

Delivery Optimization Windows 11 is a built-in feature that speeds up large system updates and app downloads by grabbing files from other computers on your local network and the internet. Instead of downloading ⬇️ every file directly from Microsoft servers, your PC shares pieces of the update with nearby devices, which saves internet bandwidth and cuts down wait times.

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.

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.

You can turn Delivery Optimization on or off in Windows 11 using the main Settings app to control how your computer shares update files with other devices. Press the Windows key and I together to open Settings, head to Windows Update, click Advanced options, and select Delivery Optimization to change your preferences in a few clicks.

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.

With those changes made, you can close the Settings window.

Enable or Disable Delivery Optimization Using Local Group Policy Editor

You can enable or disable Delivery Optimization in Windows 11 using the Local Group Policy Editor (a built-in tool for managing system settings) if you use Windows Pro, Enterprise, or Education editions. Press the Windows key and R together, type gpedit.msc, and press Enter to open the editor and manage how your PC handles network updates.

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.

Delivery Optimization Windows 11 brings several key benefits to your computer, including faster update downloads, lower internet data usage, and safe file sharing across your local network. You keep full control over the feature, allowing you to turn peer-to-peer sharing on or off whenever you want without risking your personal files.

Learn More

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