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Windows Update Service Keeps Turning Back on [Fix]
Adjust the services accordingly if you’re having this problem.
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Keeping your system up to date is important, but some users tend to disable this feature. However, the issue arises when the Windows Update service keeps turning back on.
This can be a problem, especially if you want todisable automatic updateson your PC for any reason.
In today’s guide, we will show you how to fix this issue and keep your updates disabled.
Why does the Windows Update service keep starting?
How can I fix Windows Update service if it keeps turning back on?
1. Uninstall Windows Update Assistant
Next, you need to disable Windows Update service. Follow these steps:
This should help if Windows Update service keeps turning back on on your PC.
2. Tweak the user account credentials
Now the system will generate an error (to the effect that the account specified is different from the usual account for running the same process) each time your Windows attempts to restart the service and the trial to reenable is halted.
3. Disable the Task Scheduler trigger settings
Please note that some users might need to additionally disable all the triggers under theMicrosoft>Windows>remplfolder for this solution to succeed.
A few users reported that they don’t have the necessary permissions to disable this task. Luckily, we covered this issue in ourUser account doesn’t have permission to disable the taskarticle.
In most cases, you must use the third-party tool PSTools to grant the necessary permissions.
4. Delete wuauserv from the Registry
These are our four suggested solutions for those struggling to use theirPCsseamlessly if the Windows Update service keeps turning back on.
In case you’re having issues with using Windows Update, we have a great guide onWindows Update not workingthat you can check out.
Try each and let us know what worked in the comments section.
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Madalina Dinita
Networking & Security Specialist
Madalina has been a Windows fan ever since she got her hands on her first Windows XP computer.
She is interested in all things technology, especially emerging technologies – AI and DNA computing in particular.
Prior to joining the WindowsReport team, she worked in the corporate world for a number of years.
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Madalina is a Windows fan since forever, especially interested in AI, emerging technologies, privacy, and security.
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