Automatic Update Windows 11
After installing Windows 11 with your tools, automatic Windows updating is disabled
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Receive the latest updates as soon as they become available
This setting is not available due to your organization's policy
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How do you modify group policies when you are alone without IT service?
It seems that the issue you're facing is due to group policies that are restricting access to Windows Update settings. If you're managing your system alone and don't have access to IT support, you can try the following steps to modify or reset these group policies:
1. Access Group Policy Editor
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Open the Run Dialog:
- Press
Win + Rto open the Run dialog.
- Press
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Launch the Group Policy Editor:
- Type
gpedit.mscand press Enter to open the Group Policy Editor.
- Type
2. Modify Windows Update Policies
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Navigate to Windows Update Settings:
- Go to:
Computer Configuration → Administrative Templates → Windows Components → Windows Update
- Go to:
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Check and Adjust Policies:
- Look for policies such as:
- "Configure Automatic Updates": Set this to "Not Configured" or adjust as needed.
- "Do not connect to any Windows Update Internet locations": Ensure this is set to "Not Configured".
- Look for policies such as:
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Apply Changes:
- Right-click on the policy, select "Edit", modify the settings, and click "Apply".
3. Use the Registry Editor
If the Group Policy Editor doesn't resolve the issue, you might need to use the Registry Editor:
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Open the Run Dialog:
- Press
Win + R, typeregedit, and press Enter to open the Registry Editor.
- Press
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Navigate to Windows Update Keys:
- Go to:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate
- Go to:
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Modify or Delete Keys:
- Look for keys like
DoNotConnectToWindowsUpdateInternetLocationsand adjust or delete them if necessary.
- Look for keys like
Additional Notes
- Make sure to back up the registry before making changes.
- If you still encounter issues, restarting your computer after making these changes might help.