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Disable automatic Microsoft Store app updates

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Sets the WindowsStore AutoDownload policy to 2 (disabled) so Store apps stop updating themselves in the background. You can still update apps manually from the Store's Library page. Reduces background disk/network churn. Reversible.

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Official documentation: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-applicationmanagement

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