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How to Enable Windows Update in the Registry [Quick Steps]
Activate Windows Update through registry with a single change
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Failure to install Windows updates can lead to various issues, so many users wonder how to enable Windows updates through the registry.
In a previous article, we explored the complexities of theWindows 11 update error, and as you know, such errors can occur if Windows Update isn’t enabled.
Therefore, keep reading to learn more about proper ways to enable this essential feature.
What is the registry key for disabling Windows Update?
To disable Windows Update through the registry, you need to modify the following key:
HKEY\LOCAL\MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate\AU
Once you enter this key, you need to make changes toAUOptionsDWORD to disable Windows Update through the registry.
How can I enable Windows Update in the registry?
Configuring Windows Updates by altering the registry
An explanation of each number value is shown below:
This is how you can enable Windows Update through the registry. As you can see, it’s not complicated, as long as you carefully follow our instructions.
In case you encounter any other problems, we suggest referring to our extensive guide onWindows Update not working or loading. This guide offers similar remedies that can assist you in finding a solution to your issue.
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Loredana Harsana
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Loredana is a passionate writer with a keen interest in PC software and technology. She started off writing about mobile phones back when Samsung Galaxy S II was on top of the world and she fell in love with tech of all sorts.
Whenever she’s not at her work desk, you’ll find her enjoying refreshing tea flavors, spilling stories on paper, and listening to the radio.
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