Windows fails to retain update settings.

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KupesanDDK
Junior Member

02-12-2026, 04:43 AM

Hey everyone, how are you all? It seems Windows Update has been turned off in my Action Center lately. Even after re-enabling it, it keeps shutting down. I usually get alerts 5 to 10 times a day, but each time I try to switch to automatic updates or let me pick which ones to install, nothing works. If anyone has any tips or solutions, I’d really appreciate it—it’s becoming quite frustrating. I’ve attached a screenshot of the issue. Thanks in advance!

KupesanDDK

02-12-2026, 04:43 AM #1

Ernst_sel
Member

246

02-17-2026, 01:26 AM

Contact Microsoft, provide your contact details and ask for a call; they’ll reach out directly instead of holding you up.

Ernst_sel

02-17-2026, 01:26 AM #2

Contact Microsoft, provide your contact details and ask for a call; they’ll reach out directly instead of holding you up.

HackCanadian
Junior Member

02-17-2026, 02:42 AM

Disable notifications for Windows Update. It's not a major issue. If that doesn't work, attempt a system restore or a clean installation.

HackCanadian

02-17-2026, 02:42 AM #3

Disable notifications for Windows Update. It's not a major issue. If that doesn't work, attempt a system restore or a clean installation.

radagast38
Junior Member

02-17-2026, 04:38 AM

I understand, I solved it myself. The issue was with Bitdefender antivirus. It was configured to skip Windows updates, but I corrected the settings. Appreciate your help!

radagast38

02-17-2026, 04:38 AM #4

I understand, I solved it myself. The issue was with Bitdefender antivirus. It was configured to skip Windows updates, but I corrected the settings. Appreciate your help!