How can I stop Windows 11 from automatically updating offline maps? By default, Windows will automatically update the offline maps when plugged in and on Wi-Fi. This may have an impact on the internet speed when you’re attending online class or meeting. In this tutorial we’ll show you 3 methods to disable automatic map updates in Windows 11 to boost your internet speed.

Method 1: Disable Automatic Map Updates in Windows 11 via Settings App

1. Press the Windows key + I to launch the Settings app. Select the Apps category in the left, and then click on Offline maps.

   

2. click on Maps updates to expand the settings. Next, uncheck the “Update automatically when plugged in and on Wi-Fi” option.

   

3. This will prevent Windows 11 from automatically updating the offline maps. But you can still click on the “Check now” button underneath to update the offline maps manually.

Method 2: Disable Automatic Map Updates in Windows 11 via Group Policy

1. Open Local Group Policy Editor and navigate to the location: Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Maps​. Double-click the “Turn off Automatic Download and Update of Map Data” policy in the right pane.

   

2. Choose the Enabled option. Click Apply and then OK.

   

3. Close the Local Group Policy Editor. You’ll find that the “Update automatically when plugged in and on Wi-Fi” option under the “Maps updates” section in the Settings app is greyed out.

Method 3: Disable Automatic Map Updates in Windows 11 via Registry Editor

1. Open Registry Editor and browse to: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows. Right-click the Windows key in the left sidebar and choose New -> Key.

   

2. Name the new key as Maps, and select it. Next, right-click the blank area in the right pane and choose New -> DWORD (32-bit) Value.

   

3. Name the DWORD as AutoDownloadAndUpdateMapData, and leave the data value as 0.

   

4. Close Registry Editor and restart your system to apply the changes.

That’s it.