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To use this, copy the code into Notepad, save it with a .bat extension (e.g., enable_updates.bat), and Run as Administrator.

Batch:
@echo off
:: Check for administrative privileges
net session >nul 2>&1
if %errorLevel% == 0 (
    echo [OK] Running with administrative privileges.
) else (
    echo [ERROR] Please right-click and "Run as Administrator".
    pause
    exit /b
)

echo.
echo --- Step 1: Enabling and Starting Services ---
:: Set services to Automatic
sc config wuauserv start= auto
sc config bits start= auto
sc config cryptsvc start= auto
sc config trustedinstaller start= auto

:: Start the services
net start wuauserv
net start bits
net start cryptsvc
net start trustedinstaller

echo.
echo --- Step 2: Removing Registry Restrictions ---
:: Remove common "Disable Update" policies often set by third-party tools or Group Policy
reg delete "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate\AU" /v NoAutoUpdate /f >nul 2>&1
reg add "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate\AU" /v AUOptions /t REG_DWORD /d 2 /f >nul 2>&1
reg delete "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate" /v DisableWindowsUpdateAccess /f >nul 2>&1

echo.
echo --- Step 3: Resetting Windows Update Components ---
:: This triggers a refresh of the update detection state
echo Resetting update status...
wuauclt /resetautorun
wuauclt /detectnow

echo.
echo Done! Windows Update services should now be active.
echo It is recommended to restart your computer to ensure all changes take effect.
pause
 

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Windows 11AMD Ryzen 7 5700GMicron Technology DDR4-3200 16GBNVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
OS
Windows 11
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Manufacturer/Model
HP Pavilion
CPU
AMD Ryzen 7 5700G
Motherboard
Erica6
Memory
Micron Technology DDR4-3200 16GB
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
Sound Card
Realtek ALC671
Monitor(s) Displays
Samsung SyncMaster U28E590
Screen Resolution
3840 x 2160
Hard Drives
SAMSUNG MZVLQ1T0HALB-000H1
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