Can't go back to default Windows Update & Security settings


  1. Dolphin975
    Posts : 6
    Windows 10 Enterprise
       New #1

    Can't go back to default Windows Update & Security settings


    Hi guys,
    I'm running Windows 10 Pro 1909 18363.1082.
    In the past months I modified my group policy and then I used WuMgr to manage my updates.
    Now I would like to go back to the defaults but even if I tried Ten Forums' "Notify_before_Downloading_and_Installing_Updates.reg" and disabled WuMgr, my Update and Security settings page doesn't show for example "Check for updates".

    Can't go back to default Windows Update & Security settings-image.png

    I also tried using WAU Manager: it finds, downloads and installs Win 20H2, suggests to reboot but the reboot takes just a few seconds, nothing showing an update appears on screen and my Windows version remains the same.

    I don't know if it's something related to this update problems, but my PC doesn't restart when choosing so from the Power options, it just shuts down.

    Any help would be really appreciated!

    Thank you and ciao from Italy!
    Matteo
      My Computer
    Quote Quote

  3. TairikuOkami
    Posts : 5,452
    Windows 11 Home
       New #2

    Download Winaero Tweaker

    Check, if Windows Update is not hidden. If not, Select "Show only selected" and select all Settings.
    Attached Thumbnails Attached Thumbnails Can't go back to default Windows Update & Security settings-capture_11142020_190121.jpg  
      My Computer
    Quote Quote

  4. jdUnionngarden
    Posts : 395
    Windows 10 Pro, Ver. 21H2 (OS Build 19044.1706)
       New #3

    Windows 10 Pro - 1909, OS Build: 18363.1139

    @Dolphin975

    The same thing happened to me, though I was using Sledgehammer and running WuMgr from it. Eventually I "bit the bullet" and restored my latest image from Macrium Reflect, which unfortunately was a month old. That required a bit of post-restore tweaking (NBD); thus am now making more frequent images of my system drive.

    I also tried WAU Manager which didn't work for me; I learned here that it works for some systems and not on others.

    This is the first I've heard of "Winaero Tweaker" mentioned by @TairikuOkami. I'm going to add it to my bag of tricks and suggest you try that first.

    And, as many here recommend, regular system images are worth much more than time spent trying to repair an unexpected issue.

    Good Luck!
      My Computer
    Quote Quote

  6. Dolphin975
    Posts : 6
    Windows 10 Enterprise
    Thread Starter
       New #4

    Hi TairikuOkami, thank you! That did the trick. I was able to upgrade to 20H2!!!
      My Computer
    Quote Quote

 

  Related Discussions
How to Reset All Local Security Policy Settings to Default in Windows Local Security Policy (secpol.msc) is a Microsoft Management Console (MMC) snap-in with rules that administrators can configure on a computer or multiple devices for the...
Hi all - Here is what I want to do and I'm not sure if it can be done. In every area of Windows settings, is it possible to set each main section back to default values? For example - Start -> Windows Settings -> System (and all...
Hey guys. This options can be found on System - Advanced System Settings - Performance - Settings I wanna disable "Denetim ve öğe animasyonlarını pencere içinde göster" it's means "Show control and element animations in window" in english....
Is there any way to take Windows 10 back as if I had just installed it without losing programs I have installed?
Our Sites
Site Links
About Us
Windows 10 Forums is an independent web site and has not been authorized, sponsored, or otherwise approved by Microsoft Corporation. "Windows 10" and related materials are trademarks of Microsoft Corp.

 © Designer Media Ltd
All times are GMT -5. The time now is 16:23.
Find Us




Windows 10 Forums