Configure Windows 10 Update Through Registry

Windows Update Registry Settings, In this article, we will demonstrate how tp configure Windows 10 update through Registry.

Updated: 27 Dec, 22 by Ayden I 1 Min

In this tutorial, you will learn how to control Windows update settings through the registry. For controlling Windows Update settings follow the steps below.

  1. Press Winkey+R to open Run
  2. Enter Regedit phrase then press OK

 Configure Windows 10 Update Through Registry

  1. In the Windows registry page, locate the following address.

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows

 Windows Update Registry Settings

  1. Right click on Windows directory and select Key option in New

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  1. Enter WindowsUpdate as the new directory’s name.
  2. Now, right click on WindowsUpdate directory which you created at the previous step and again create a new directory by selecting Key option in New Enter AU as this directory’s name.

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  1. Right click on AU directory and select DWORD option in New

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  1. Enter AUOptions as new DWORD key’s name.

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  1. Double click on AUOptions to open Edit DWORD (32-bit) Value
  2. At this section you have to enter a number between 2 and 5 as value data. This are the meanings of the values:

2: Before downloading and installing any updates, you will be notified.

3: Updates will automatically be downloaded and will notify you before installation.

4: Automatically download and automatically set the time to install it.

5: Allow and access to the local system admin to select the update status

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You must enter one number from the above list. We recommend using the using value 2, as the user will be informed before any action.

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Prof. Junius Weimann

2024, Jun, 24

Great tutorial for those looking to customize their Windows update settings via the registry! The steps are clear and easy to follow. Ensuring you understand what each value option means can really help tailor updates to your specific needs. Definitely bookmarking this for future reference. Thanks for this useful guide!