Windows Update Registry Settings Windows 11 Better May 2026

| Value Name | Type | Data | Description | |------------|------|------|-------------| | ActiveHoursStart | DWORD | 0–23 | Start hour (0 = 12 AM) | | ActiveHoursEnd | DWORD | 0–23 | End hour (must be ≤ 18 hours after start) |

To revert to Microsoft updates: delete WUServer , WUStatusServer and set UseWUServer = 0 . A common fix for stuck updates: stop services, rename the SoftwareDistribution folder. windows update registry settings windows 11

| Value Name | Type | Data | Effect | |------------|------|------|--------| | NoAutoUpdate | DWORD | 1 | Disables automatic updates | | AUOptions | DWORD | 2 | Notify before download | | | | 3 | Auto download & notify install | | | | 4 | Auto download & schedule install | | | | 5 | Allow local admin to choose | 🛡️ Disabling updates is dangerous. Use only in isolated, non‑production systems. 4. Change Update Service (WSUS / Windows Update) Point Windows 11 to a local WSUS server or back to Microsoft. | Value Name | Type | Data |

HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate Use only in isolated, non‑production systems