Delivery Optimization

Group Policy to Disable Windows Update Sharing (Delivery Optimization)

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Disable Windows Update Sharing via Group Policy

Windows Delivery Optimization allows Windows to share update downloads between PCs on your local network and in some cases over the internet. In enterprise environments this can cause unexpected WAN traffic and compliance concerns. This guide covers how to disable Windows Update sharing via Group Policy, registry and PowerShell in 2026. What is Windows Delivery … Read more