Windows Update Registry Settings Windows 11 < AUTHENTIC | FIX >
To enable deferral policies, specific keys must be created.
: 0 (Every day), 1 (Sunday) through 7 (Saturday).
| Path | Purpose | |------|---------| | HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate | Policy‑based settings (overrides local configuration) | | HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\WindowsUpdate\UX\Settings | User experience and deferral settings (Windows 11 22H2+) | | HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\WindowsUpdate | Runtime and service configuration | | HKCU\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\WindowsUpdate | Per‑user update notifications | windows update registry settings windows 11
The most common administrative task is controlling how updates are delivered. This is managed within the AU sub-key.
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\WindowsUpdate\UX\Settings To enable deferral policies, specific keys must be created
A common fix for stuck updates: stop services, rename the SoftwareDistribution folder.
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\WindowsUpdate\Auto Update To enable deferral policies
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate\AU
Additionally, setting: HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\DriverSearching
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate