I can't change some settings in Windows Update

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  I searched through the forums and answers, but on the left side of windows update, there is no option to change the settings on my surface.

  My windows update is configured to "Automatically install updates" and I can't change it.

  Thanks in advance for your help.

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  Configure your WiFi connection as connection meter and then check the settings of the meter connections - it allows to disable some updates and other actions which are data, unless you run them manually.

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  Hi Derek,.

  Thanks to join Microsoft Community where you will find all necessary information about the Windows operating systems.

  You cannot perform backup and get error the system cannot find the specified file (0 x 80070002).

  The problem may occur if there is some disk errors hard or due to the interruption by third-party programs.

  What fixit have you tried?

  To check if the problem is due to hard drive errors or due to the interruption by third-party programs, I suggest you follow the steps:

  After each step, if the problem persists, go to the other.

  Method 1: Check the hard disk for errors

   

  See the site:

  Check your hard drive for errors

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-in/Windows-Vista/check-your-hard-disk-for-errors

   

  Note:  When checking a disk for errors, if bad sectors si des secteurs defectueux sont are found then the system tries to repair sector. All data may be lost. So make a backup of the data.

   

  Method 2: Clean boot

   

  When the computer starts to boot, programs non-Microsoft will not be started and would avoid any interruption of their share.

  See the mentioned site:

  How to perform a clean boot for a problem in Windows Vista, Windows 7 or Windows 8

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929135

  Note: once you are done with the boot, follow step 3 of section to set your computer to normal startup.

  Note: If in case, you are connected via a connection wireless, and then when you start the System Configuration utility to perform the clean boot, click Startup and Services tab one time and check wireless see corresponding section are checked (enabled).

   

  I hope this helps. If the problem persists, or if you have problems of Windows in the future, let us know and we would be happy to help you.

   

   

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  Hi Fabrax,

  Thanks for posting on the Microsoft answers Forums.

  Be you please perform a clean boot on your system to see if that helps to clarify the freezing issue that you are experiencing?

  Here are the steps on how to perform a clean boot on your system:

  First step: perform a clean boot

  1. sign your computer with an administrator account.

  2. click on start.

  3. type msconfig.exe in the start search box and press ENTER to start the System Configuration utility.

  4. If you are prompted for an administrator password or for confirmation, type your password, or click on continue.

  5. in the general tab, click Selective startup, and then click to clear the check box load startup items.

  6. on the Services tab, click to select the skin all the Microsoft services check box, and then click Disable all.

  * NOTE: Following this step lets services Microsoft continue to run. These services include networking, Plug-and-Play, record of events, error reporting, and other services. If you disable these services, you can permanently delete all restore points. Do not do this if you want to use to restore the system with the existing restore points.

  7. click OK and then click on restart.

  Second step: enable half the services

  1. start the System Configuration utility. Refer to the steps above if you need to see how to do this.

  2. click on the Services tab and then click to select the skin all the Microsoft services checkbox.

  3 click to select half of the check boxes in the Service list.

  4. click OK and then click on restart.

  Step 3: determine whether the problem returns

  If the problem persists, repeat the first stage and the second stage. In step 2, click to clear half of the check boxes that you have initially enabled in the Service list.

  If the problem does not occur, repeat the first stage and the second stage. In the second step, select only half of the remaining check boxes that are cleared in the Service list. Repeat these steps until you have selected all the check boxes.

  If only one service is selected in the list of services, and you the problem persists, the service selected the cause of the problem. Go to sixth step. If no service is causing this problem, go to step 4.

  Step 4: enable half of the startup items

  Perform a clean boot by repeating step 1.

  Click the Startup tab, and then click to select half of the check boxes in the startup item list.

  Click OK and then click on restart.

  Step 5: determine whether the problem returns

  If the problem persists, repeat the first step and the fourth step. In step 4, click to clear half of the check boxes that you have originally selected in the startup item list.

  If the problem does not occur, repeat the first step and the fourth step. In the fourth step, select only half of the remaining check boxes that are cleared in the startup item list. Repeat these steps until you have selected all the check boxes.

  If only one startup item is selected in the startup item list, and you still experience the problem, start selected in the list element is the service that is causing the problem. Go to sixth step.

  If no startup item causes this problem, a Microsoft service most likely the cause of the problem. To determine which Microsoft service may be causing the problem, repeat the first stage and the second stage without selecting the skin all the box Microsoft services at every step.

  Step 6: resolve the problem

  After you determine the startup item or the service that is causing the problem, contact the manufacturer of the program to determine if the problem can be solved. Or, run the System Configuration utility, and then click to clear the check box of the element of the problem.

  Step 7: solve the problem

  When you are finished troubleshooting, follow these steps to reset the computer to start as usual:

  1. click on start

  2. type msconfig.exe in the start search box and press ENTER.

  3. If you are prompted for an administrator password or for confirmation, type your password, or click on continue.

  4. on the general tab, click the Normal startup option, and then click OK.

  5. When you are prompted to restart the computer, click on restart.

  Here is the KB article that came as follows:

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929135

  After running the clean boot please post back and let us know if it helped to solve your problem or not, so that we can help you if necessary. After you run the startup clean please try and change automatic updating settings again and see if you are still having the same problem. Robyn
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  I too am all in being registered as an administrator "locked."

  No, these links are not useful.

  Separated from -.

  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/windows_8-windows_update/cant-change-Windows-Update-settings-Windows-8/22004cf9-5238-491a-81bf-4998c712b7b7

  Hi Trevor,

  This problem can occur if a certain group policy blocks access to Windows updates.

  You can follow these steps and check if it helps.

  a. press the Windows key + R, type gpedit.msc and press ENTER.

  b. navigate to Setup Computer > administrative templates > Windows components > Windows Update.  Ensure that the States of all parameters are "not configured".

  c. make a change here,

  Open the node "Configuration of the automatic updates service"
  Select "enabled."
  Under Automatic Configuration update, select 5 - "Local Admin allow to choose the settings.
  Under scheduled install, select any value.

  d. still once, go to Computer Configuration > administrative templates > system > Internet Communication Management-> Internet Communication settings. Make sure that the State of "Turn off access to all Windows Update features" is "not configured".

  Let us know if it helps. If the problem persists, we would be happy to help you further.

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  Step 1:

  1. go to start and type regedit.exe.

  2. go to this location:

  HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate\AU

  3. in the right pane, delete the two values AUOptions and NoAutoUpdate

  4. go to that location:

  HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\WindowsUpdate

  5. in the right pane, delete the DisableWindowsUpdateAccess value

  Using the Group Policy Editor

   

  Notes:

  o you must have administrative privileges to perform these tasks.

  o Group Policy Editor is only available in the professional edition, full and Windows 7 Enterprise edition. You will not have the Publisher of local group policy available in Windows 7 Starter and Home Premium editions.

  Step 2:

   

  1. Click Start, type gpedit.msc and press ENTER.

  2. navigate to the following location:

  Computer configuration > administrative templates > Windows components > Windows Update

  3 in the right pane, double-click Configure automatic updates and set it to not configured

  4. then, go to this location:

  User configuration > administrative templates > Windows components > Windows Update

  5. in the right pane, set to remove access to all Windows Update features on not configured

  For more information:

   

  How to configure automatic updates by using Group Policy or of registry settings

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