Been using 'OOS shut up 10' successfully for years. Pretty sure they do an 11 version. Need to reapply each time after YOU'VE updated windows. Can turn off all telmetry - you are in control fully of all updates.
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O&O ShutUp10++: Free antispy tool for Windows 10 and 11
With this tool you have full control over which comfort functions under Windows 10 and Windows 11 you wish to use, and you decide when the passing on of your data goes too far.www.oo-software.com
Yep, covers W11 too now.
I've had to combine OOS Shut Up 10 with Windows Update Blocker to make 10/11 somewhat close to useable

Having to rely on 3rd party tools, with the potential security concerns of that, just to get a normal working desktop experience is bang out of order.