Not allow sideloaded apps to auto-update in the background

Supported on: At least Windows Server 2016, Windows 10 Version 2106

Registry

HKLM Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Appx

Value name: DisableBackgroundAutoUpdates

Enabled: DisableBackgroundAutoUpdates = 1

Disabled: DisableBackgroundAutoUpdates = 0

Description

Manages a sideloaded apps' ability to auto-update in the background. If you enable this policy, sideloaded apps will not auto-update in the background. If you disable this policy, sideloaded apps will auto-update in the background. Default is 'disabled' (key not present).