Windows Update not Running Automatically


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Hi I have a computer with a very weird issue. It is running Windows 11 Pro 25H2. It will not check for updates automatically. If I go to Settings -> Windows Update then click Check for updates it behaves perfectly. I have tried the following things as suggested by Google AI:

Run the Windows Update Troubleshooter: Go to Settings > System > Troubleshoot > Other troubleshooters, find Windows Update, and click Run.

Restart/Enable Windows Update Services:
Press Win + R, type services.msc, and hit Enter.
Locate Windows Update, Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS), and Cryptographic Services.
Right-click each, select Properties, set Startup type to Automatic, and click Start if they are not running.
BITS actually is supposed to be manual which it is

Verify Date and Time Settings: Incorrect time settings can block updates. Go to Settings > Time & language > Date & time and toggle on Set time automatically.

Disable Metered Connection: If your network is set to "metered," updates may not download. Go to Settings > Network & Internet > Wi-Fi/Ethernet, click on your network, and ensure Metered connection is turned Off.

Restart Your PC: Perform a full restart (not shutdown) to clear stuck services.

Check Disk Space: Ensure you have enough storage space on your system drive (usually C:).
Click to expand...

I also verified updates are not paused, no group policy for WU is modified in gpedit.msc, tried a DISM with sfc /scannow which found no corruption,
and I also tried running Windows Update from the command line to see if I could trigger it that way using a scheduled task but no luck with usoclient StartScan or wuauclt /detectnow (at least they didn't post a time of check to the settings page).

Any ideas what might be causing this malfunction or procedures I could use to fix it?

Thanks!
 

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  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
Hi, you should at least try (from the Tutorial section)
www.elevenforum.com

Reset Windows Update in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to completely reset Windows Update components and policies to default in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Windows Update keeps Windows 11 updated by automatically downloading and installing the latest updates, drivers, and hotfixes released by Microsoft. Sometimes you...
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Your attempted attachment only shows the image appearing in your post.. nothing useful.

There are at least two Windows Update related tasks in the task scheduler.
Are other scheduled tasks run normally?

- ScanforUpdates, ScanforUpdatesasUser

These can be readily found if you use the useful TaskSchedulerView (free) from Nirsoft.

If the first is not running or is disabled, then the check will not occur.
 
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My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo t480s
    CPU
    i7-8650U
    Memory
    16GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel UHD 620
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    C SN810 SDCPNRY-512G-1006
    Browser
    Edge, Firefox
    Antivirus
    Defender
Check Reliability History for entries.
Start typing ---reliability ---in the Search box to access it.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    win 10
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    home built
    CPU
    amd ryzen 5-2600
    Motherboard
    gigabyte b450m-ds3h
    Memory
    ng skill sniper x 16gb
    Graphics Card(s)
    nvidea gtx 1050
    Monitor(s) Displays
    benq fp 92
    Hard Drives
    samsung 860 evo 500gb m2 ssd
    PSU
    antec ea550g
    Case
    nzxt noctis 450
    Browser
    edge
Thanks guys the Win 11 batch file reset procedure did it as in the tutorial.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
👍 good news.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo t480s
    CPU
    i7-8650U
    Memory
    16GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel UHD 620
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    C SN810 SDCPNRY-512G-1006
    Browser
    Edge, Firefox
    Antivirus
    Defender
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