Solved Microsoft product updates not staying in the OFF position

Rison51 · Nov 29, 2023

I have turned off "receive updates for other Microsoft products" in Windows Update, under the Advanced Options using the slider and setting it to OFF. However, after a few hours it automatically turns this option back ON. How do I ensure this setting stays off until I turn it back ON?

garioch7 · Nov 29, 2023

@Rison51 ,

Welcome to ElevenForum. You can try Method 2 in this ElevenForum tutorial:

Turn On or Off Updates for Other Microsoft Products in Windows 11 Tutorial

This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off Receive updates for other Microsoft products when you update Windows in Windows 11. Windows Update keeps Windows 11 updated by automatically downloading and installing the latest updates, drivers, and hotfixes released by Microsoft. You can...

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If that doesn't work, then try this:

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Good luck, and let us know how it goes. Welcome again to Eleven Forum.

Have a great day.

Regards,
Phil

Rison51 · Nov 29, 2023

garioch7 said:
@Rison51 ,

Welcome to ElevenForum. You can try Method 2 in this ElevenForum tutorial:

Turn On or Off Updates for Other Microsoft Products in Windows 11 Tutorial

This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off Receive updates for other Microsoft products when you update Windows in Windows 11. Windows Update keeps Windows 11 updated by automatically downloading and installing the latest updates, drivers, and hotfixes released by Microsoft. You can...

www.elevenforum.com

If that doesn't work, then try this:

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Good luck, and let us know how it goes. Welcome again to Eleven Forum.

Have a great day.

Regards,
Phil

Thank you Phil.

I am admittedly not well versed when it comes to editing the registry. I do not see WindowsUpdate under "Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft". Am I looking in the wrong place?

Thanks again,
Randy

IanMosley · Nov 29, 2023

Rison51

. . and another warm welcome to Elevenforum!

In future, it would help potential responders to better answer your questions if you can complete, as much as possible, the 'My Computer(s)' section of your profile - please see mine below and that completed by garioch7

Garioch7

Rison51 · Nov 29, 2023

IanMosley said:
Rison51
. . and another warm welcome to Elevenforum!

In future, it would help potential responders to better answer your questions if you can complete, as much as possible, the 'My Computer(s)' section of your profile - please see mine below and that completed by garioch7

Garioch7

Absolutely, will do. Thanks!

garioch7 · Nov 29, 2023

@Rison51 ,

Did you try Method 2 using PowerShell in my first link to the ElevenForum tutorial? I would do that first before modifying my registry.

That registry subkey does not exist in my Windows 11 Pro registry either, but I have not disabled that option.

This link, in conjunction with the second one I provided in my first response to you, might help.

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Back up your registry first, create a System Restore Point, or image your computer. Tweaking.com has a great free utility that I use weekly called Registry Backup. You always want to have a backup of your registry before modifying it in case things go south.

Edit the registry at your own risk. I have not personally tested this recommended solution, so I can't vouch for it. I can't see how it would bork your computer if it doesn't work. You would just remove the subkey in the event it does not solve your problem.

That registry subkey is not one that is critical to booting your computer, unlike the CurrentControlSet subkey. Nevertheless, an overabundance of caution is always wise when modifying the registry.

Good luck, and have a great day. Let us know how it goes.

Regards,
Phil

Rison51 · Nov 30, 2023

garioch7 said:
@Rison51 ,

Did you try Method 2 using PowerShell in my first link to the ElevenForum tutorial? I would do that first before modifying my registry.

That registry subkey does not exist in my Windows 11 Pro registry either, but I have not disabled that option.

This link, in conjunction with the second one I provided in my first response to you, might help.

Redirecting

Back up your registry first, create a System Restore Point, or image your computer. Tweaking.com has a great free utility that I use weekly called Registry Backup. You always want to have a backup of your registry before modifying it in case things go south.

Edit the registry at your own risk. I have not personally tested this recommended solution, so I can't vouch for it. I can't see how it would bork your computer if it doesn't work. You would just remove the subkey in the event it does not solve your problem.

That registry subkey is not one that is critical to booting your computer, unlike the CurrentControlSet subkey. Nevertheless, an overabundance of caution is always wise when modifying the registry.

Good luck, and have a great day. Let us know how it goes.

Regards,
Phil

Phil,

I tried the PowerShell tip and, so far, it seems to have worked. Thank you so much!

Randy

garioch7 · Nov 30, 2023

@Rison51 ,

I am really glad to hear that. The Tutorials here are a tremendous resource.

ElevenForum also has an abundance of highly knowledgeable experts here, yours truly not included in that august group!

Please keep us posted. Have a great day.

Regards,
Phil

Rison51 · Dec 19, 2023

garioch7 said:
@Rison51 ,

I am really glad to hear that. The Tutorials here are a tremendous resource.

ElevenForum also has an abundance of highly knowledgeable experts here, yours truly not included in that august group!

Please keep us posted. Have a great day.

Regards,
Phil

Phil,

I really thought I had this issue corrected but recently have started getting it again. I have turned this toggle off numerous times, only to have it return. Close to giving up on it honestly.

Thanks,
Randy

garioch7 · Dec 19, 2023

@Rison51 ,

The only other thing that I can think of is that something is turning that setting back on.

I note that you have an HP laptop from your specs. Is there any HP "bloatware" on the laptop that might be re-enabling that setting?

Have you tried going to the HP Forums to see if others are having this issue?

Two final ideas: Have you run a System File Checker scan? If you have, and it came back clean, have you tried running the Windows Update troubleshooter?

If none of that helps, I am out of ideas, but fear not; there are many knowledgeable experts here who know far more than I do. In fact, they have forgotten more than I will ever know!

Good luck, and have a great day. Please keep us posted.

Regards,
Phil