disable windows updates

I found a tons of instructions on how to disable windows automatic updates, but not a lot on how to make them work similar to how XP and Windows 7 "Manual update" option. Ideally no service or function would be disabled (as Store apps and Driver installation depend on Windows Update services)...

I'm customizing a debloated system image of Windows 11 23H2 and I have a license. I removed widget ( client.webexperience ) and Microsoft Store in component removal, and disabled updates like this picture. But when I connect to internet in VMware, the widget will be automatically reinstalled...

Hey people! Is there any option to disable automatic updates for the first time installation? (windows 10 ltsc 21h2) Sometimes i forget to disable the lan connection on the virtual machine while im testing the images, and i dont know what updates are downloading/installing. I'd like this...